Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (or teriyaki sauce for extra flavor)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Marinate beef slices in soy sauce for 5 minutes.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over high heat. Add beef and cook for 2-3 minutes, until browned. Remove from skillet.
3. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Add green onions, ginger, and hoisin sauce, and return beef to the skillet. Toss to combine, cooking for another 2 minutes.
5. Serve with rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds.

Variations:

• Vegan: Use tofu instead of beef.
• Low-sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce hoisin sauce.