Sesame Beef Stir-Fry
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INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 1/4 cup Chinese black (Chinkiang) vinegar or rice vinegar, divided
  • 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 3/4 pound top round, cut into1/4-inch strips
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups red bell pepper strips
  • 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame, thawed
  • 1 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps
  • 2 cups whole baby corn
  • 1/2 cup diagonally cut green onions
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vinegar, sesame oil, and five-spice powder in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add beef; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove beef from bowl; discard marinade. Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vinegar, water, and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 1 minute. Remove beef from pan. Add 1 teaspoon peanut oil, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic to pan; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, edamame, mushrooms, and corn; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add beef and cornstarch mixture; stir-fry 3 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and onions. Serve over rice