Fiery beef stir-fry

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsBoneless tender beef steak
(sirloin, rib eye or top loin)
1tablespoonCornstarch
4tablespoonsSoy sauce, divided
½teaspoonSugar
1Clove garlic, minced
cupWater
4teaspoonsCornstarch
teaspoonDistilled white vinegar
¼teaspoonGround red pepper (cayenne)
3tablespoonsOil, divided
3cupsBite-size cauliflowerets
Salt
1Onion, chunked and separated
1Green pepper, chunked

Directions

Cut beef across grain into thin strips. Combine 1 Tb. each cornstarch and soy sauce with sugar and garlic in small bowl; stir in beef. Let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine water, remaining 3 Tb. soy sauce, 4 tsp. cornstarch, vinegar and red pepper; set aside.

Heat 1 Tb. oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry 1 minute; remove. Heat remaining 2 Tb. oil in same pan.

Add cauliflowerets; lightly sprinkle with salt and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add onion and green pepper; stir-fry 4 minutes. Stir in beef and soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.

Serves: 2 From: Kikkoman recipe booklet Posted by: Debbie Carlson - Cooking Echo