Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables With Linguine

• uncooked linguine, broken into 3-inch pieces↗6 ounces
• beef top round steak↗1 lb
• cornstarch↗1 teaspoon
• cold water3⁄4 cup
• soy sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon
• packed brown sugar1 tablespoon
• white vinegar↗2 teaspoons
• sesame oil↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• vegetable oil↗1 tablespoon
• broccoli florets, and stems cut into bite-size pieces↗2 cups
• sliced mushrooms1 cup
• red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips↗1
• sliced green onion (2 to 3 medium)1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook linguine as directed on package; drain. Meanwhile trim fat from beef steak. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. (For ease in cutting, partially freeze beef about 1 1/2 hours.) Toss beef and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix water, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat wok or 12-inch skillet until very hot, Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to wok; rotate wok to coat side. Add beef and gingerroot; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until beef is brown. Remove beef mixture from wok.

3. 3

   Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to wok; rotate wok to coat side. Addd broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onions; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in beef mixture and linguine. Heat through. 4 servings.