Recipe: Stir-fried Shredded Beef with Peppers

STIR-FRIED SHREDDED BEEF WITH PEPPERS

1 pound beef boneless sirloin or round steak
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided use
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 medium bell peppers, cut into thin strips
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Trim fat from beef steak; cut beef lengthwise into 2 inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Stack slices; cut lengthwise into thin strips. Toss beef, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons vegetable. oil, the salt and white pepper in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, the sugar, 1 tablespoon water, soy sauce and sesame oil; set aside.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Heat 12-inch skillet or wok until very hot. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add beef and gingerroot; stir fry 1 minute.

Add bell peppers; stir-fry 1 minute.

Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 15 seconds or until thickened. Stir in green onions.

Makes 5 servings
Source: Recipe booklet: Great Tasting Beef in a Snap, Betty Crocker Creative Recipes, 1991