Sesame Soy Beef Stir Fry

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1 lb beef round tip steaks, 1/8" to 1/4" thick 1 pkg. (16 oz) frozen broccoli and red pepper mixture 2 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1/3 cup water hot cooked rice (optional) 1/4 C chopped toasted walnuts (optional) Marinade: 3 T soy sauce 2 tsp. dark sesame oil

Serves 4 In medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Remove 2 tablespoons marinade and set aside. Stack beef steaks and cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1"-wide strips. Add Beef to remaining marinade in bowl; toss to coat. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add Beef -- 1/2 at a time -- and stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface of Beef is no longer pink. Do not overcook. Remove from skillet. In same skillet, combine vegetables and 1/4 cup water. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until water is almost evaporated and vegetables are hot, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch mixture and reserved marinade. Add to vegetables. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Return beef and heat through. Serve over rice and sprinkle with walnuts if desired.