BEEF AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

4 cups fresh stir-fry vegetables

1 lb beef sirloin stick, stliced thin

2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce

2 garlic cloves, minced

Toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Fit a steamer basket or a large metal colander into a large pot. Fill bottom of pot with water, making sure it doesn't touch bottom of basket. Over medium-low heat, bring water to a simmer. Add vegetables to the basket and steam until crisp-tender, turning once, about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables and set aside. 

Sprinkle beef with 1/4 tsp salt and 14 tsp of pepper. In a skillet, heat sesame oil over high heat. In batches, cook beef, stirring, until browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Return all beef to skillet and add the vegetables, teriyaki sauce and garlic. Cook, stirring, until heated through and liquid is thicken, about 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

recipe idea and photo First for women 2024