Curried beef stir-fry

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsSoy sauce
3Cloves garlic, minced
1tablespoonMinced gingerroot, or 1 tsp ground
4tablespoonsVegetable oil, divided
1poundsBoneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/8\"strips
1largeOnion, cut in 1\" pieces
1mediumGreen pepper, cut in 1\" pieces
1mediumSweet red pepper, cut in 1\" pieces
2largesCelery ribs, sliced
1cupCold water
5teaspoonsCornstarch
2teaspoonsCurry powder
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Directions

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger and 2 tbsp oil. Add beef; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. In a large skillet or wok, heat remaining oil. Stir-fry beef over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry the onion for 1 minute; add peppers and celery. Stir-fry for 2 minutes; return beef to skillet. Combine water, cornstarch and curry powder until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve over rice or noodles.

Recipe by: Taste of Home - April/May 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #622 by The Taillons <taillon@...> on May 29, 1997