JESSICA'S MONGOLIAN BEEF

2 lbs. top sirloin steak, cut into very thin strips

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)

1 tablespoon minced onion flakes, OR 2 tablespoons diced fresh onion

4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

4 teaspoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon olive oil preferred, divided, but vegetable oil can be used if needed

2 cups uncooked rice

1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, optional

Prepare rice as directed on package. I used Basmati and added butter. 

While rice is cooking, slice steak into very thin strips. Place steak strips in a large skillet with 1/2 tablespoon of oil and cook thoroughly until browned; remove from skillet and set aside.

While steak is browning, in a medium bowl combine cornstarch and chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Stir to combine thoroughly. 

After steak has been removed from the skillet, add garlic and onion along with remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil and cook 1 minute on high until fragrant. Slowly stir in broth mixture. Add sriracha if using and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then add reserved cooked beef strips to the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat. 

Serve Mongolian beef over cooked rice. Serves 4-6.