Mongolian Beef

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons gluten-free low sodium soy sauce, or coconut aminos
• 2 teaspoons coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
• 2 teaspoon gluten-free cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
• 4 teaspoons dry sherry
• 4 teaspoons gluten-free hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoon gluten-free chile paste with garlic
• 2 teaspoons peanut oil (or avocado oil if you can't have peanuts)
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced across the grain
• 1 small red onion, cut into thin slices
• 12 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin slices
• 1 bunch of green onions, cut into 2-inch strips

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small...: Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small mixing bowl, stirring until smooth; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over...: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add minced ginger, minced garlic, and beef. Saute...: Add minced ginger, minced garlic, and beef. Saute for 2 minutes or until beef is browned. Remove beef from pan, set aside.

4. 4

   Add red onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper to...: Add red onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the pan and cook until slightly tender. Add back the beef and soy sauce mixture to the vegetables. Cook 1 minute or until sauce begins to thicken, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Add green onion. Cook 1 minute and then...: Add green onion. Cook 1 minute and then remove the pan from the stove.

6. 6

   Serve over rice if desired.

7. 7

   Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator...: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.