Beef & black beans

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsLean beef
Beef marinade
1tablespoonCooking oil
¾cupCoarsely diced onion
½teaspoonMinced garlic
½teaspoonMinced ginger root
2tablespoonsMashed Chinese black beans
¾cupBean sprouts
¾cupDiced Chinese cabbage
½cupChopped broccoli
½cupMiniature corn
½cupBamboo shoots
1Splash each soy sauce & sherry
1tablespoonSesame oil
1cupChicken broth
2tablespoonsCornstarch
½cupWater
½cupVegetable oil
1Clove garlic; minced
¼teaspoonDiced ginger root
1pinchSalt
1pinchPepper

Directions

BEEF MARINADE

Slice beef into thin 1 in. long strips. Marinate in Beef Marinade 1 hr.; drain well. Preheat wok over high heat w/ cooking oil. Add onion & marinated beef & stir-fry about 1 min. Add garlic, ginger, & black beans.

Stir-fry 30 sec. Add remaining vegetables; stir-fry 2 min., or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, & Chicken Broth. Bring to fast boil. Combine cornstarch w/ water to make smooth paste. Drizzle into wok, stirring constantly til sauce thickens & becomes clear. Serve immediately. Note: To use Chinese black beans, soak overnight in water,drain well,place in bowl, & mash w/ fork. BEEF MARINADE: Combine all ingredients.

ORIENT EXPRESS

KETCHUM; SUN VALLEY

BEVERAGE: TSINGTAO BEER

From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of Chinese Recipes>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .