Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Prepare Sauce and Rice

• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 50g Basmati Rice

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside. Prepare your basmati rice according to package instructions and set aside.

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Sauté Beef and Vegetables

• 1 tsp Avocado Oil
• 150g Beef
• 1/2 Small Onion
• 1/4 Red Bell Pepper

Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a bit of avocado oil. Season beef with salt and pepper to taste and add to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and red bell pepper. Sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

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Cook Broccoli

• 75g Brocolli
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1 tsp Ginger

Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until they are bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. You can add a splash of water to the pan and cover it with a lid to steam the broccoli slightly, making it tender-crisp. Add in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about one minute.

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Combine Ingredients and Thicken Sauce

Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture over all the ingredients. Stir well to combine and coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve

 Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.