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Spicy Beef Mushroom Stir Fry

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • 2 tbsp chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp high-heat cooking oil (avocado or peanut)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, small pieces (optional)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Slice beef sirloin against the grain into thin strips (about 1/8-inch thick). Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Prepare all vegetables: slice mushrooms, red bell pepper, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice green onions (keeping whites and greens separate).
  3. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl: soy sauce, chili paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Stir well and set aside.
  4. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and swirl to coat.
  5. Add white parts of green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add beef in a single layer and let sear for 1 minute without stirring. Then stir-fry for 1-2 more minutes until browned but still slightly pink. Transfer to a plate.
  7. Add remaining oil to the pan. Add mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to brown.
  8. Add bell pepper (and optional broccoli) and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  9. Return beef to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Pour in the prepared sauce.
  10. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  11. Turn off heat and drizzle with sesame oil. Add bean sprouts if using and toss once more.
  12. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds.
  13. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For best results, don’t overcrowd the pan – cook in batches if necessary.
  • Slice the beef while it’s still slightly frozen for the thinnest, most tender strips.
  • Adjust the chili paste amount to control the spice level.
  • Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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