Szechwan spiced beef shred

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFLANK STEAK
¼cupOIL
1teaspoonMINCED GINGER ROOT
2teaspoonsMINCED GARLIC
3eachesSCALLIONS,CUT 1 IN.LONG-USE STEMS
2eachesDRY RED CHILI PEPPERS,FINELY GROUND-USE SEEDS
1tablespoonPALE DRY SHERRY
1tablespoonCHINESE RED WINE VINEGAR
¼teaspoonSALT
½teaspoonSUGAR OR CIDER VINEGAR
6eachesWATER CHESTNUTS,COARSELY CHOPPED
1cupSHREDDED BAMBOO SHOOTS
½eachGREEN BELL PEPPER,THINLY SLICED
½cupWATER OR CLEAR CHICKEN BROTH
2tablespoonsCORNSTARCH MIXED W/
1tablespoonWATER TO MAKE PASTE
1teaspoonSESAME OIL
1tablespoonCORNSTARCH

Directions

MARINADE

Thinly slice steak against grain, and cut into match stick size strips. Marinate for 2 to 4 hours. Heat 4 tsp. oil in wok to 350F.

Add beef mixture and stir to separate pieces. Blanch briskly until beef just loses its redness. Remove to a bowl. Heat 2 tsp. oil in wok. Add ginger, garlic, scallions and chili peppers. Stir-fry about 10 seconds. Stir in sherry, vinegar. Cook until it bubbles gently. Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and green bell pepper.

Return beef mixture to wok and blend all together. Pour in water or chicken broth. When it begins to boil, stir in cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until sauce thickens. Add sesame oil, mix well and serve.

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 6 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: Cholesterol per serving: Marks:

Submitted By MARY SMITH On 04-16-95