30 Minute Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs. flank steak, cut across the grain into ¼-inch strips

3 tbsp

cornstarch

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

For the sauce:

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

3 cloves

minced garlic

1/4 tsp

fresh grated ginger root (or paste)

1/2 cup

water

1/3 cup

hoisin sauce

1/3

. c. low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp

brown sugar

2 tbsp

rice wine vinegar

1/2 tsp

crushed chili paste or chili flakes

For the vegetables:

1/2 cup

sliced water chestnuts

1 cup

chopped bell peppers

head broccoli, cut into florets and lightly steamed

green onions cut into 1-inch pieces