Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: (Conversion Chart)

• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup sliced scallion
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Steamed rice (optional)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the water, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, cornstarch and red-pepper flakes. Add steak strips and toss to combine.
2. In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add bell peppers, carrots, and scallion, and stir-fry 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry another 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and add the steak; stir-fry 4 minutes. Return vegetables to skillet and stir-fry until heated through. Serve with rice, if desired.

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