Apricot Beef Stir-Fry

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen asparagus stir-fry vegetable blend
• Hot cooked rice

1. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in the apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper flakes; set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry vegetable blend according to package directions. Return beef to the pan. Stir apricot mixture and add to beef mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.

cornstarch, cold water, apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, salt, red pepper, canola oil, frozen asparagus, rice

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