Ginger Beef Stir-Fry

• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 6 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 2 medium carrots, diagonally cut into thin slices
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• Hot cooked rice

1. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch, water and salt; toss with beef. In a small bowl, mix broth, soy sauce, sugar, orange zest and remaining cornstarch until smooth.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry half of the beef until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan. Repeat with additional 2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
3. Stir-fry carrots in remaining oil 2 minutes. Add ginger, garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir broth mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

cornstarch, water, salt, beef, beef broth, soy sauce, sugar, orange zest, canola oil, carrots, fresh gingerroot, garlic, red pepper, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ginger-beef-stir-fry/ (may not work)