Stir-Fried Beef with Lemongrass
Stir-Fried Beef with Lemongrass
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Grated zest of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped fresh lemongrass
- 1 lb (454 g) inside round or top sirloin of beef, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) molasses
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sushi ginger, chopped
Instructions
- In a wok or large frying pan over high heat, sauté the broccoli in the sesame oil and 30 ml (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil, about 3 minutes. Add the peppers and
- onion and continue sautéeing until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same wok over high heat, stir-fry the zest, garlic, ginger and lemongrass in the remaining oil for about 30 seconds. Add the beef and brown. Add the vinegar,
- soy and molasses. Bring to a boil and add the vegetables. Stir to combine. Adjust the seasoning. Delicious with rice noodles.
Stir-Fried Beef with Lemongrass