Szechwan Beef Stir-Fry


Serves 4 people

1 pound beef flank steak
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons dark roasted sesame oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper pods*
1 small red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (8-oz.) package frozen baby corn, defrosted
1/4 pound pea pods, julienned

Cut beef steak lengthwise into 2 strips; slice across the grain into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine soy sauce, 2 teaspoons oil, sugar and cornstarch; stir into strips.

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and pepper pods; cook 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and corn; stir-fry 1-1/2 minutes. Add pea pods; stir-fry 30 seconds.

Remove vegetables. Stir-fry beef strips (1/2 at a time) 2 to 3 minutes. Return vegetables and beef to skillet and heat thoroughly.

*Substitute crushed red flakes if your market doesn't stock red pepper pods.




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