Hunan Beef

Posted by WingsFan91 at recipegoldmine.com 9/5/2001 8:32 am

1 pound beef flank steak
2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
8 ounces frozen baby corn, defrosted
1/4 pound pea pods, julienned
Hot rice

Cut beef lengthwise into 2 strips; slice across the grain into 1/8 inch thick strips.

Combine soy sauce, 2 teaspoons oil, sugar and cornstarch; stir into meat.

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and corn; stir fry 1 1/2 minutes. Add pea pods; stir fry 30 seconds. Remove vegetables.

Stir fry beef strips (1/2 at a time) 2 to 3 minutes.

Return vegetables and beef to skillet and heat through.