Recipe: Fiery Beef Stir-Fry (serves 2)

FIERY BEEF STIR-FRY

1/2 pound boneless tender beef steak
1 (sirloin, rib eye or top loin)
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided use
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided use
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 tablespoons oil, divided use
3 cups bite-size cauliflowerets
1 salt
1 onion, chunked and separated
1 green pepper, chunked

Cut beef across grain into thin strips. Combine 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce with sugar and garlic in small bowl; stir in beef. Let stand 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine water, remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, vinegar and red pepper; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry 1 minute; remove.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same pan. Add cauliflowerets; lightly sprinkle with salt and stir-fry 2 minutes.

Add onion and green pepper; stir-fry 4 minutes.

Stir in beef and soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.

Servings: 2
Source: Kikkoman