HEALTHIER MONGOLIAN BEEF RECIPE

HEALTHIER MONGOLIAN BEEF 

4 Servings

2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce *(or sub 2TBSP Bragg’s Aminos)

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 TBSP. rice vinegar

1 TBSP Hoisin sauce

2 tsp Chili Garlic Paste *(or sub 2tsp Siracha+2cloves minced garlic+1/2tsp sesame oil)

2 tsp. vegetable oil (I used canola oil)

1 tbsp. ginger, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

10 0z.lean sirloin beef, thinly sliced across the grain

½ cup thinly sliced onion

12 oz package of  frozen Cauliflower/Broccoli/Carrot Blend thawed

1 tsp sesame seed (garnish, optional)

Directions

1.    Stir together the soy sauce (or Bragg’s Aminoszzzz0, sugar, cornstarch, rice vinegar, hoisin, and chili paste (or the Sriacha/garlic/sesame oil substitution given above)

2.    Heat the 2 tsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and beef. Cook until beef is browned. Add the onions and cook until the onions soften. Add the thawed vegetable blend and warm through. Add the sauce, bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Sprinkle with Sesame seeds as garnish before serving.

Serving suggestion: Serve over cooked *brown rice, quinoa, or Zucchini Noodles

*The substitutions I used are starred.