Spicy Beef & Pepper Stir-Fry

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large bowl, toss beef with ginger, 2 garlic cloves, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk coconut milk, sugar, chili sauce, lime zest, lime juice and remaining salt until blended.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
• Stir-fry red pepper, red onion, jalapeno and remaining garlic in remaining oil 2-3 minutes or just until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in coconut milk mixture; heat through. Add spinach and beef; cook until spinach is wilted and beef is heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.

Enjoy! Eat Well My friends!