Szechuan beef

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1Or 2 green peppers; cut
Inch strips
1Or 2 carrots; finely shreded 1/8 in matchsticks
1Scallion, quartrd lenthwise then in 3 inch long
1poundsBeef (round or chuck) cut
Into fine slivers or strips
Inch by 2 inches long.
(works best if meat is
Frozen first)
2tablespoonsDry sherry
2tablespoonsHoisin sauce
1tablespoonBlack bean sauce
1tablespoonVinegar
1teaspoonSugar
¼To 1/2 ts chili paste

Directions

Heat oil in the wok and stir-fry the green peppers, carrots, and scallion for 1 to 2 mins; Push aside. Stir-fry the slivers of beef for 1 to 2 mins; and recombine the vegetables. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir and heat throughly. Serve at once with rice.

Serves:4