Mexican beef stir-fry

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef top sirloin or top round or flank steak cut 1 inch thick
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonDried oregano leaves
3Cloves garlic, minced
1Red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
mediumOnion, cut into thin wedges
sliceRomaine lettuce, 1/4-inch thick

Directions

Cut beef steak into ⅛ to ¼-inch strips. Combine oil, cumin, oregano, and garlic; reserve half. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot and add half the seasoned oil. Add red pepper and onions; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender.

Remove and reserve. In same skillet stir-fry beef strips (half at a time) in the reserved seasoned oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Return all of meat to the skillet; add reserved vegetables and heat through. Serve over the lettuce. Makes 4 servings [ 1989 Beef Board and Beef Industry Council ]