Spicy Sesame Beef Stir-Fry

• 1/2 lb. tender boneless beef (such as sirloin), cut crosswise into scant 1/4-inch slices
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame seed
• 1 large broccoli stalk
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. canned beef broth
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1. Combine beef strips with 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seed in a small bowl. Toss to coat well. Cut florets off broccoli stalk. Peel stalk and thinly slice crosswise.
2. Combine broccoli florets and stalk with yellow pepper in medium bowl.
3. Stir broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cornstarch and crushed red pepper in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
4. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes.
5. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to plate.
6. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in wok.
7. Add broccoli and peppers and cover wok.
8. Add beef and accumulated juices from plate. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute.
9. Transfer beef mixture to platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed, if desired, and serve.

beef, sesame seed, broccoli stalk, yellow bell pepper, beef broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, red pepper, vegetable oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=457833 (may not work)