Tequila-Lime Beef

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  • 1½ pounds sirloin steak, sliced very thin across the grain
  • 1/3 cup garlic teriyaki sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons Nellie & Joe’s Key West Lime Juice
  • Lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon hot catsup (or regular catsup w/hot sauce)
  • 2-3 tablespoons tequila
  • 3-4 fresh mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced on the bias
  • Olive oil, for skillet or wok

Combine Nellie & Joe’s Key West Lime Juice, lime zest, teriyaki sauce, tequila, and catsup. Marinate beef in the mixture for 30-40 minutes at room temperature. Mix water and cornstarch to make a slurry; set aside. Heat olive oil practically to smoking in large skillet (cast iron preferably). Add mushrooms and onions, stir fry until mushrooms and onions slightly soften. Remove from skillet. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through, add veggies back in, add cornstarch mixture. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly and thickened. Serve with noodles, rice, or just by itself.