Apricot Beef Stir-Fry

 

A yummy sweet new twist to stir-fry!  I replaced the crushed red pepper flakes with a dash or two of ground red pepper. 

 

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

1/2 cup apricot preserves

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 package (16 oz) frozen asparagus stir-fry vegetable blend

 

In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in the apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper flakes; set aside.

 

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry the vegetable blend according to package directions. Return beef to the pan. Stir apricot mixture and add to the beef mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.