Szechuan Stir-fried Beef

Total Time: 29 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Recipe

• 1 slice steak into thin slices, cutting across grain.
• 2 in a small bowl, stir next eight ingredients together until smooth.
• 3 heat oil in a hot wok or deep skillet.
• 4 add garlic and beef strips; stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes or until cooked to the medium stage.
• 5 quickly stir in sauce, continue to stir until sauce has lightly thickened and is bubbly.
• 6 serve immediately over rice.
• 7 crisp snow peas make the perfect accompaniment.