Stir Fry Beef and Vegetable Rice Bowl

Ingredients:
For the marinade:
1 pound beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon Mirin (Sweet cooking wine)
1/8 teaspoon coarse black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ginger powder
½ teaspoon salt 
For the stir-fry:
2 tablespoons oil (such as avocado  or canola oil)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup fresh snap peas or green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup water 
2 teaspoon of corn starch
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
Salt and black pepper to taste
2  chopped green onions and roasted sesame seeds for garnish
3 cups cooked Jasmine rice
Instructions
Marinate the Beef:
Combine the sliced beef in a bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, garlic, ginger powder, sesame oil, mirin, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.

Prepare the Vegetables:
While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables by washing, peeling, and slicing them.

Stir-Fry:
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until it's browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.

Cook the Vegetables:
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 20-30 seconds until fragrant.
Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, and snap peas or green beans. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender but still vibrant in color.

Combine:
Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables.

Sauce:
​Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, cornstarch and sesame oil. Drizzle over the beef and vegetables. If you like it spicy, add red pepper flakes.

Final Toss:
Toss everything together in the pan for another 2-4 minutes, ensuring the beef and vegetables are coated evenly with the sauce and the sauce starts to thicken. 

Serve:
Remove from heat and serve the stir-fry over steamed Jasmine rice 
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.


Remember, stir-frying is a quick cooking method, so have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking. Adjust the seasoning and ingredients according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your delicious homemade stir-fry beef and vegetables!