Sesame beef strips

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef flank steak
4Finely chopped green onions
(about 1/3 cup)
¼cupSoy sauce
2tablespoonsToasted sesame seeds
2tablespoonsRice wine or dry sherry
1teaspoonSugar
1pack(16 oz) frozen Oriental
Vegetable combination,
Cooked
Cherry tomatoes
Parsley sprigs

Directions

Partially freeze steak to firm.Slice steak,diagonally,across the grain into ¼" strips.Combine green onions,soy sauce,sesame seeds, rice wine and sugar.Place beef strips and marinade in plastic bag or utility dish,stirring to coat.Close bag securely or cover dish.

Stirring once,marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Remove beef from marinade;reserve marinade.Thread beef strips loosely (weaving back and forth) on eight (9 to 10") bamboo skewers. Arrange skewers,not touching each other,in a 1½ qt. rectangular microwave baking dish.Brush with reserved marinade;cover with waxed paper.Turning skewers over midway through cooking (bring inside to outside),microwave on high for 4 minutes.Rearrange skewers again and microwave on high 1 minute or until beef is slightly pink.(Do not overcook.)Let stand,covered,2 minutes.Serve skewered beef strips on bed of cooked Oriental vegetables.Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley.Makes 4 servings.