Crispy Sesame Ginger Beef Bowl

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Course: Dinner | Serves: 4

Sesame and ginger fried beef with onions, peppers, and rice create the perfect bowl. Add steamed broccoli for a complete meal. Inspired by Byron of Lord Byron’s Kitchen https://www.lordbyronskitchen.com/30-minute-ginger-beef/ 

1 lb skirt or flank steak, sliced into thin strips

¼ cup cornstarch

Salt and pepper, to taste

½ cup olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 golden bell pepper, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

2 cups shiitake or other mushrooms, sliced

3 Tbsp fresh ginger, crushed or minced

3 cloves garlic

Chili flakes, a pinch

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp rice vinegar

2 Tbsp sesame oil

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

2 green onions, sliced

2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

Pot of rice

Mix steak strips in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and stir fry the beef 2-3 minutes per side, turning strips until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel covered plate. Using a paper towel, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Saute onion, pepper, carrots, and mushrooms until softened. Whisk ginger, garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour into skillet and stir for a minute. Take off the heat and correct for seasoning, garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro, then serve over rice.