Yummy Stir Fry

prep time:: 1 hr , 15 minutes
total time:: 1 hr , 30 minutes

Makes 4 servings

This stir fry is great with beef or chicken. It cooks super fast because the beef or chicken is cut into thin slices. Served with rice or chinese noodles, this makes a great busy weeknight meal.

ingredients

For the marinade:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cooking sherry or rice wine vinegar
1-2 teaspoons ground ginger
5 teaspoons minced garlic (use the jar kind -- it’s easier)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 pound thinly sliced beef or chicken
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 bag frozen stir fry veggies, thawed.
1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

directions

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1. Combine marinade ingredients in a plastic bag
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2. Add beef or chicken (or a combo)
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3. Coat each piece evenly and place into the fridge for about an hour.
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4. Heat a wok or large skillet over med-high heat and add 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.
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5. Add meat with marinade into the oil, sprinkling with the cornstarch.
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6. Cook the meat for a couple minutes, until all visible pink is gone. You may need to add in a couple small batches so that the meat browns and doesn’t just steam.
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7. Pull meat from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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8. Add thawed veggies (you may need more oil here)
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9. Once veggies are nearly cooked (just a couple minutes), add the meat back to the pan and let all the flavors meld.
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10. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.