Ingredients

  • 1 beef top round steak
  • 13 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 package sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 bag fresh vegetables for stir-frying (such as broccoli, carrots, snow peas)
  • 2 tbsp. grated, peeled fresh ginger
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 package precooked brown rice

Method

  • With knife held in slanting position, almost parallel to cutting surface, cut round steak crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
  • In medium bowl, toss steak slices with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 crushed garlic clove.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut onion in half, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • Cut red pepper into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Set vegetables aside.
  • In deep nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
  • Add half of beef and stir-fry 30 to 45 seconds or just until beef is no longer pink.
  • Transfer beef to plate.
  • Repeat with remaining beef, without adding additional oil.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil until hot.
  • Add mushrooms and onion; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms are browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetables for stir-frying, red pepper, ginger, water, and remaining soy sauce and garlic to skillet.
  • Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring frequently.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir in beef with its juices.
  • Serve over rice.