SESAME BEEF RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound flank steak sliced against the grain into strips
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• green onions sliced
• sesame seeds for garnish

PROCEDURE:

1. Add both soy sauces, brown sugar and water to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
2. Pour half of the sauce into another bowl and set aside.
3. Add steak to the other 1/2 of the sauce and marinade for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. When you are ready to cook add sesame oil to a large skillet or wok.
5. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. Remove steak from marinade and saute for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
7. Add red bell pepper and saute for 1 minute.
8. Add in the reserved sauce and bring to a simmer.
9. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water.
10. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to pan. Continuously stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
11. Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish if desired.