Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound beef boneless
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 large broccoli florets stalk
  • 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers sliced, or yellow, orange or green bell pepper, or a combination
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
  • 1 tablespoon ginger peeled, minced
  • 1 large garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes dried
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

  • Combine beef strips with 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds in small bowl.
  • Toss to coat well.
  • Cut florets off broccoli stalk.
  • Peel stalk and thinly slice crosswise.
  • Combine broccoli florets and stalk with yellow pepper in medium bowl.
  • Stir broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat.
  • Add beef and stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in wok.
  • Add broccoli and peppers and cover wok.
  • Add beef and accumulated juices from plate.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer beef mixture to platter.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve.