Beef and Vegetable Hoisin Stir-Fry

* 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
* 1 tbsp sesame oil+ 2 tbsp
* 2 tbsp soy sauce + 2 tbsp
* 1 tbsp rice vinegar
* 2 tbsp sugar or liquid sweetener
* 3/4 cup beef broth
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp corn starch
* 1.5 lb sliced beef
* 1 medium carrot
* 6 large mushrooms
* 1 medium red pepper
* 1 stalk broccoli
* 1 pack snow peas (7oz)
* 1 pack bean sprouts (8oz)

In a small saucepan, whisk together hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, beef broth, garlic, ginger and corn starch over medium heat. Allow to simmer until mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

In a large wok or skillet, stir-fry beef in 2 tbsp sesame oil and 2 tbsp soy sauce until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add hard veggies and stir-fry another 2-3 minutes.

Add soft veggies and sauce mixture to the stir-fry and combine well, allowing to cook another 2-3 minutes, until veggies are done cooking.

Serve your Chinese vegetable stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles, if desired. Calories not included.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAINBUCKET.