Soy-Ginger Beef with Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound top sirloin or flank steak
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger root
• 3 tablespoons peanut or other high-heat oil, divided use
• 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Pepper, to taste
• STIR-FRY SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• OPTIONAL:
• Thinly sliced green onions
• Cooked rice

Directions:

1. Slice beef across the grain into 1/4-inch strips. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with soy sauce, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil. Add beef strips and toss to coat. Marinate 20 minutes.
2. Make stir-fry sauce: In a small bowl, stir 3 tablespoons cold water into 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Add oyster sauce, sherry, and sesame oil. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry beef 1 minute. Remove to a plate and set aside.
4. Return wok to stove over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add mushrooms and garlic. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Return beef to wok and add stir-fry sauce. Stir until sauce comes to a simmer and thickens, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Season with pepper. Garnish with green onions and serve with cooked rice, if desired.