Por Julie White

This is a very savory dish with tender meat and crunchy veggies. It is easy to make and fit for a special meal.

Ingredientes:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, sliced thinly in 3-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Pizca de sal
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup sugar snap peas (strings removed)
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated orange rind or peel
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (1 tablespoon ground ginger may be used, but fresh ginger is tastier)
• 2 cups fresh cooked white or brown rice
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Direcciones:

Cut up beef, add 2 tablespoons cornstarch water and salt. Toss well. In a large skillet, add 1 to 2 tablespoons oil and stir the beef until done. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Stir-fry the vegetables in additional oil.

Place remaining cornstarch and broth in bowl. Add soy sauce, orange peel and ginger. Return beef, veggies and broth mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened.

Serve over steaming hot rice, sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serves about 4.

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