Gingered Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinate Time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 5

4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root or dash ground ginger

2 garlic clove, minced

3/4 pound beef flank steak, cut into thin strips

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup beef broth

1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce

1/8 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir fry mixed vegetables, thawed

3 cups hot cooked rice

In a large re-sealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic and ginger; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, hoisin sauce, sugar and remaining soy sauce until smooth; set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in marinade and 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. Stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil until heated through.

Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice.