Mandarin beef

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef flank steak, top sirloin, or top round cut 1\" thick
3tablespoonsReduced sodium soy sauce, divided
2tablespoonsVegetable oil, divided
1tablespoonCornstarch
3teaspoonsBrown sugar, divided
¼poundsGreen beans, cut on diagonal into 2-inch pieces
1packFrozen asparagus* (10 oz), defrosted and cut into 2\" diagonal slices OR-
12ouncesFresh aparagus, cut into 2\" diagonal slices blanced 2 minutes before stir frying
¼poundsFresh mushrooms, sliced
2tablespoonsDry sherry
6Green onions, cut into
2Inch slivers
½teaspoonOriental dark sesame oil
Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Cut beef steak lengthwise in half. Cut steak across grain into strips about ⅛ inch thick. Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar; pour over beef strips and marinate 30 minutes. Heat wok or non-stick skillet over medium heat; add remaining oil. Stir-fry green beans 3 to 4 minutes; add asparagus and mushrooms and cook 2 minutes. Remove vegetables and keep warm. Combine sherry, the remaining soy sauce and sugar; reserve. Stir-fry beef (one half at a time) 2 to 3 minutes. Return vegetables to the pan with the beef; add the sherry mixture and heat through. Stir in green onion. Add sesame oil and stir. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

[ 1989 Beef Board and Beef Industry Council ] From: Sandee Eveland Date: 06-28-95 (09:21) (160) Fido: Recipes