Malay Stir-Fried Beef With Vegetables

1 pound flank steak
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon brown sugar
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 cup cauliflower, small florets
1/2 cup green pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, matchstick size
1 cup mushrooms, sliced thin
1 cup bean sprouts, fresh
2 teaspoons ginger, grated fresh
2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Cut steak on grain into slices about 2 inches wide. Slice each piece horizontally into 2 to 3 pieces. Stack slices and cut into 1/4 inch strips.

Add cornstarch to steak and toss to coat. Place in bowl and sprinkle the sugar and soy sauce over. Set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet and add cauliflower, pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring until crisp-tender.

Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring about 30 seconds longer. Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for a few seconds longer.

Remove the vegetables with slotted spoon and set aside.

Add the remaining oil to skillet. When skillet is hot add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring , for a few seconds. Add the steak and cook, shaking skillet and stirring the strips of steak to separate them and cook evenly, about 1-2 minutes.

Return the vegetables to eat skillet and toss quickly over high heat, then serve.