Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/2 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into ½" strips
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 6 teaspoons Oil
• 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Instructions

1. Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add beef and saut for 3-4 minutes just to brown it on all sides.
4. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. Add vegetables and saut for 5 minutes more, until beginning to soften.Stir in teriyaki sauce and allow mixture to come to a simmer.
6. Add beef and any drippings that have accumulated on the plate. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 2 tsp cold water to dissolve. Stir into the pan of beef and vegetables. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken for 2 minutes. Toss to evenly coat vegetables and beef in teriyaki sauce.
7. Serve.