Sesame Beef with Spinach

Stir fries are one of the fastest ways to get dinner on the table. Use whatever protein or veggies you have on hand with this tasty sauce.

1/2 cup Jasmine rice (or favorite)

1 cup water

1/8 tsp salt

Sauce:

1/4 cup pale dry sherry

1 Tbsp hoisin sauce

1 Tbsp ketchup

1 Tbsp sesame oil

dash crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

1/2 lb steak, thinly sliced (I used leftover rare NY strip)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2-inch fresh ginger, minced

5 oz fresh baby spinach leaves

toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Bring water to a boil and stir in rice and salt. Return to the boil and reduce to the lowest simmer. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the water is all absorbed.

Meanwhile, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Heat a dash of canola or peanut oil over high heat in a wok or skillet. Add the beef and stir fry about 2 minutes until just browned. Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry another minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to a bowl.

Add sauce ingredients to the skillet over medium-high heat and just bring to a boil. Add the spinach leaves, stirring enough to wilt the leaves. Return the beef mixture to the skillet and heat through.

Place a bed of rice on each of two plates. Distribute beef mixture evenly on top of rice. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Serves 2.

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