Bison Teriyaki Stir-Fry

A medley of eastern flavors meets the western taste of bison in our delicious bison stir-fry. Flavored with ginger and sesame oil, the sauce is sweet and savory - and the texture is enhanced by crunchy green peppers.

1 1/2 lbs. High Plains Bison Top Sirloin steak cut into 1" long and 1/4" thick strips
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, sliced thinly
1 green pepper, cut into julienne
3 carrots, peeled and sliced into julienne
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup water
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon naturally fermented soy sauce

Place the first six items into a zip lock bag, seal and shake to evenly coat the bison strips with the ingredients for the marinade. Refrigerate over night.

To prepare. Heat heavy-bottomed skillet on high heat for 3 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons sesame oil and wait briefly for the oil to get hot. Add contents from the zip lock bag all at once and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes or until bison strips are done to your liking. Remove from skillet and place on platter and keep warm.

Heat same skillet on high heat for 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, wait a minute for it to get hot and then add the sliced onions and stir-fry until they start to brown, then add the green peppers and carrots, toss briefly and then add 1/4 cup water to help steam the vegetables. Stir quickly until the water has evaporated.

Reduce heat to medium and combine the last 5 ingredients to make slurry, stirring well to dissolve the cornstarch.

Add bison from warming platter to stir-fried vegetables, including all the juices from the platter. Increase heat to high, stirring well. Add seasoned cornstarch slurry to sauté pan with vegetables bison all at once, stirring often to prevent sticking. When mixture comes to a boil, turn off heat and serve with rice or Asian noodles.