Stir Fried Beef

Combine thinly sliced 8 oz top sirloin steak with ¾ teaspoon baking soda, toss well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Rinse the beef well, drain off excess water, and pat dry with a paper towel.

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a dash of salt and pepper.

Add ⅓ of the prepared marinade to the beef slices, toss well, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or pan on medium-high heat.

Add chopped 2 cloves garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger, cook for 15 seconds.

Add marinated beef and cook on high heat until light brown and seared, about 2-3 minutes.

Shove the beef to one side of the pan, add chopped scallion whites, sliced ½ small onion, and ¼ cup carrot, sauté for 30 seconds.

Add ¼ cup bell peppers and sauté for another 15 seconds.

Mix 1 tablespoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in the remaining marinade, stir into the pan, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 30-45 seconds.

Add 2 teaspoons sesame oil, toss, sprinkle scallion greens and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and remove from heat.

Serve hot with steamed white rice.