Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound top sirloin, sliced across the grain into 1/4 inch strips
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Pepper
• STIR-FRY SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• OPTIONAL:
• Green Onions, thinly sliced
• Cooked Rice

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons 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 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry beef 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
4. Add remaining oil to wok or skillet along with 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. Season with pepper. Garnish with green onions and serve with cooked rice, if desired.