Mason Jar Beef Bowls

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound thinly sliced Flank Steak or Ground Beef (80% Lean or Leaner)
• 2 cups rice wine vinegar
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Toppings (optional):

• White or black sesame seeds and orange zest

Cooking:

1. Combine rice wine vinegar and carrots in medium bowl; set aside to pickle.
2. To prepare sauce, stir together beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry an additional minute until fragrant. Remove from skillet; set aside.
4. In same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add beef and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145°F for medium rare as measured by a meat thermometer. Pour prepared sauce over beef; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
5. Divide rice, carrots, beef and broccoli evenly and layer in each jar. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and orange zest, if desired.

Shopping List:

• 1 pound thinly sliced Flank Steak or Ground Beef (80% Lean or Leaner)
• rice wine vinegar
• shredded carrots
• beef broth
• oyster sauce
• soy sauce
• cornstarch
• sugar
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• vegetable oil
• broccoli florets
• garlic cloves
• ginger
• white or black sesame seeds
• orange zest
• cooked rice or noodles

Cooking Utensils & Appliances:

• mixing bowls
• large wok or skillet
• rubber spatula/wooden spoon
• mason jars with lids
• paper towels 
• tongs 
• microplane 
• cutting board 
• knife