Oriental Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry



1/2 cup of picante sauce
2 tablespoons of light or reg. soy sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of corn starch
3/4 pound of boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 x 2-inch strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon of finely shredded fresh ginger
1 tablespoon of peanut or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of Oriental sesame oil (optional)
1 1/2 cup of quartered mushrooms
1 1/2 cup of 1-inch broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 green onions with tops cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice, optional

1. Combine picante sauce, soy sauce, water and corn starch, mix well and reserve. Toss beef with garlic and ginger. Heat 2 teaspoons of the peanut oil and, if desired, sesame oil, in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef and stir-fry 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove beef with slotted spoon; reserve. Add mushrooms, broccoli and red pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add picante sauce mixture, reserved beef and green onions; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over rice, if desired. Serve with additional picante sauce.

Serves 4