Thai Beef Stir Fry

Recipe from Taste of Home Busy Family Favorites

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

3/4 c water

2 Tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp chunky peanut butter

4 Tbsp soy sauce

1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 each med. green, sweet red and yellow pepper, julienned

1 8 oz can bamboo shoots, drained

1/2 c julienned carrot

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 1/2 tsp minced garlic

1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth.  Stir in peanut butter and 3 Tbsp soy sauce; set aside.

2. In a skillet, stir fry the beef, and remaining soy sauce in oil until meat is no longer pink; remove  and keep warm.  Add peppers, bamboo shoots, carrot and pepper flakes; stir fry for 2-3 min. or until tender.  Add garlic; cook 1 min. longer.

3. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 min. or until thickened.  Return beef mixture to the pan.  Serve with rice.

6 servings

We served with Thai Kitchen stir fry rice noodles.