Ground Beef Stir Fry

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  Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
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  ⅓ cup water
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  Maple syrup(30g)
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  Cornstarch(30g)
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  Sesame Oil, Toasted(15g)
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  Garlic(60g)
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  Vegetable oil(30g)
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  90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
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  ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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  ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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  Bell Pepper
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  Carrots
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  Green Beans(227g)
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  Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
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  Red pepper flakes(1g)
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  Green Onion (Scallion)
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  Sesame seeds(15g)
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  Rice, Brown, Long-Grain

Instructions

1. 1In a liquid glass measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the soy sauce, water, maple syrup, cornstarch, sesame oil, and garlic until smoothly combined. Set aside. Gather all of your ingredients and set them near the stove (stir fries move fast!).
2. 2Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the canola oil. Once the oil is hot and shiny, add the beef, salt, and black pepper. With a wooden spoon or similar sturdy spatula, break up the meat, browning it until it is fully cooked through; this will take 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the beef to the plate.
3. 3With a paper towel, carefully wipe the skillet clean, then add the remaining tablespoon canola oil. Add the bell pepper, carrots, and green beans. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4. 4Add the ginger and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the white and light green parts of the green onions.
5. 5Return the beef to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the top, then stir to coat. Let cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
6. 6Stir in the reserved green onion tops then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve hot with rice.