We love how crisp and tasty the ingredients in this dish turn out when you stir-fry them. Stir-frying is a great way to make a healthy meal. And using fresh ginger adds an irresistible kick—as well as an aroma that will call everybody to the table. Put on a pot of white rice as you start cooking, and dinner will be as fast as it is flavorful.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 pound boneless beef round, cut across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick strips

　　1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce

　　1 tablespoon cornstarch

　　1 pound broccoli, cut into florets

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

　　2 teaspoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger

　　4 scallions (white and light green parts), cut into 1-inch pieces

　　Cooked white rice, for serving

　　

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the beef and 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce. Cover and let marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the cornstarch and stir until smooth.

　　

Step 2

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the broccoli for 20 seconds. Drain and run the broccoli under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well.

　　

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat, until a drop of water placed in the skillet sizzles. Remove the beef from the marinade and add it to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink. Transfer the beef to a plate.

　　

Step 4

Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the red bell pepper, ginger, scallions, and broccoli and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Return the beef, with any accumulated juices, to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more, or until the sauce is thickened and the beef is heated through. Serve hot with the white rice.

　　[The Deen Bros. Take It Easy](http://astore.amazon.com/epistore-20/detail/0345513266) by Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Copyright © 2009 Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Published by Random House Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Jamie and Bobby Deen grew up in Georgia—first in Albany and then in Savannah—and, like many Southerners, they have always considered cooking and food a big part of their lives. When their mother, Paula Deen, started a sandwich delivery business in 1989, the boys took charge of deliveries. As the business grew into The Lady restaurant, they continued to help. Then, in 1996, the trio opened The Lady & Sons Restaurant to resounding success. They haven't looked back since. They regularly appear on ABC's Good Morning America and had their own Food Network show, Road Tasted.Melissa Clark has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, and Real Simple and has collaborated on twenty-one books.