Mediterranean stir-fried beef

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsBoneless beef bottom round
½cupWater
¼cupRed wine vinegar
2teaspoonsMinced dried onion
¼teaspoonPepper
teaspoonGround red pepper
6ouncesLinguine
2tablespoonsButter
2teaspoonsCornstarch
2clovesGarlic, minced
3tablespoonsOlive or cooking oil
1pack(16 oz) frozen loose pack
Broccoli, cauliflower and
Carrots
1cupSliced fresh mushrooms
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Partially freeze beef, thinly slice across grain into bite-size strips.Combine water, vinegar, onion, pepper and red pepper.Add meat, Mix well.Marinate 15 minutes @ room temperature.Cook pasta according to package directions.Drain;toss with butter.Keep warm. Drain meat,reserving marinade.Stir cornstarch into reserved marinade; set aside.Stir-fry garlic in 2 tbsp. oil for 30 seconds.Add meat;stir fry 3 minutes.Remove.Add remaining oil.Add frozen vegetables;stir-fry 4 minutes.Add mushrooms;stir-fry 1 minute.Stir marinade mixture;add to skillet.Return meat.Cook and stir until bubbly.Cook 2 minutes.Arrange pasta and meat on platter.Sprinkle with cheese.Serves 4.