Classic Cashew Beef

Thumbs up from the little guy!

4 tsp corn starch
4 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp oyster sauce
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold water
1 lb beef top sirloin steak, cut unto 1/2-in. pieces
2 tbsp canola oil, divided
8 green onions, cut into 1-in lengths
2/3 cup lightly salted cashews
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients and whisk until smooth; set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 tbsp oil until no longer pink..  Remove and keep warm.  Stir-fry onions, cashews and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute.
3. Stir in cornstarch mixture and add to the pan.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Add beef; heat through.  Serve with rice.

How did I change it up:

I mixed the first 7 ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.  I didn't have sesame oil, so I used veggie oil instead.  I did not remove the beef, but just added the cashews and sauce.  I cooked it all together until thickened. I think I used 2 lbs of beef instead of one, but I thought the sauce was a little too light.  Tim and I both agreed that this would be good with broccoli stir-fried in :)

Enjoy!