Mongolian Beef Stir Fry

Savory beef and tender vegetables make this a true comfort meal. Beef farmers from Illinois such as Alison McGrew make it easy to provide local food for your family.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 2 tablespooons sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 2 cups bamboo shoots, edamame, baby corn or water chestnuts
• 2 cups hot cooked rice

COOKING:

1. Cut beef Top Sirloin Steak in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/8-inch strips. Toss beef with 1 tablespoon garlic and red pepper.
2. Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef. Remove from skillet.
3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, green onions, oyster sauce, sugar and ginger to same skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is hot. Return beef to skillet. Add bamboo shoots; cook and stir until bamboo shoots are hot. Serve over rice.