GARLIC BEEF STIR-FRY

1/2 pound leftover rare beef fillet, cut into 2 x 1-inch strips
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, cut into matchstick slivers
2 tablespoons dry sherry

Place meat in a bowl; add soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and cornstarch. Toss to coat meat well, then let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Heat peanut oil in a wok or heavy skillet over high heat. Add meat and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, remove meat and set aside. Add garlic and green onions to wok; stir- fry for 30 seconds. Return meat to wok, add sherry, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Serve with steamed rice. Serves 2 or 3.