mertzie's spicy steak stir fry

Name: Mertzie's Spicy Steak Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2/3 - pound of steak (i like flat iron), -- bring to room temp & cut in thin strips; 6 - oz. mushrooms, sliced; 1 - small onion, cut into strips; 1 - green pepper, cut into strips; 10 - cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half; 3 - tsps sesame oil + more for pan; 1/2 - cup beef broth; 4 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; tablespoon(s) heaping, of garlic chili paste (use more if you like it really spicy); 3 teaspoon(s) cornstarch; - dash of chinese 5-spice (if you don't have it, use some ginger if you wish); - salt, ground black pepper,

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Michelle Koletar/Mertz

Harrisburg, PA

Updated on Jul 8, 2013

Stir fry probably is what my son requests the most often for dinner, so I make it often. I like coming up with various combinations/seasonings. This one is a keeper. Just the right amount of heat for us without being "burny." My son told me I needed to post how I made the stir fry tonight, so that is what I am doing. :) (The pic shows garlicky chicken and broccoli also, as I make a LOT of food.) Enjoy!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2/3 - pound of steak (i like flat iron), -- bring to room temp & cut in thin strips
6 - oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 - small onion, cut into strips
1 - green pepper, cut into strips
10 - cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
3 - tsps sesame oil + more for pan
1/2 - cup beef broth
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
tablespoon heaping, of garlic chili paste (use more if you like it really spicy)
3 teaspoons cornstarch
- dash of chinese 5-spice (if you don't have it, use some ginger if you wish)
- salt, ground black pepper,

How To Make mertzie's spicy steak stir fry

Step 1

I like to have all my veggies chopped the night before or morning of to make it easy when I get home from work. Heat your wok or large fry pan to high. Add enough canola oil to cover bottom and add a splash of sesame oil. As this is heating....

Step 2

Whisk together the sauce (I just use a fork): sesame oil, soy, rice vinegar, chili garlic paste, and cornstarch. Make sure there are no cornstarch lumps. Set aside.
Step 3

Add your steak slices, onions and peppers to the pan. (I keep them separate for ease of flipping the steak pieces). Salt the peppers & onions lightly. When bottom of steak gets seared, toss to other side. Toss the onions & peppers frequently for a minute or two. As they get soft, add the mushrooms and toss. Then add the tomatoes, and toss everything together.
Step 4

Add beef broth a little at a time until you feel it is the right amount of liquid. Simmer for a minute or two, then add the soy mixture sauce. Add a generous amount of fresh ground black pepper. Add salt to your liking -- I don't need any.
Step 5

Coat evenly and once it all is covered & hot -- you are ready to dig in with a bowl of rice. Enjoy!
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