Japanese beef stir-fry

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesBeef flank steak, partially
Frozen
1tablespoonPeanut or vegetable oil
1largeRed bell pepper, cored,
Seeded and thinly sliced,
About 1 1/4 cups
1smallOnion, thinly sliced, about
3/4 cup
1tablespoonChopped fresh gingerroot OR
1teaspoonGround ginger
1cloveGarlic, crushed
teaspoonCrushed hot red pepper
12ouncesFresh Chinese pea pods OR
2packs(6 oz) frozen, thawed
1largeHead escarole, about 1 lb.,
Coarsely chopped, about 8
Cups
1tablespoonSoy sauce
½teaspoonLight brown sugar, firmly
Packed

Directions

Using a sharp knife, held almost parallel to cutting surface,cut partially frozen flank steak into very thin slices. In wok or 12" skillet over medium high heat, heat oil; add beef; cook 2 to 3 minutes,stirring frequently until browned. Using slotted spoon,remove meat to plate; keep warm. To drippings in skillet,add red bell pepper,onion,ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper.Cook about 4 minutes,stirring constantly until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add pea pods, escarole,soy sauce and brown sugar.Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly until pea pods are heated through and escarole is wilted. Stir beef into vegetables. Makes 4 servings.