Recipe: Szechwan Beef Stir Fry

SZECHWAN BEEF STIR FRY

1 pound beef flank steak
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can whole baby corn, drained
1/4 pound pea pods, julienned
FOR THE MARINADE:
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Cut beef steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. In medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients; add beef, tossing to coat.

In large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil over medium-high heat until hot.

Add garlic, ginger and crushed 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. Add beef (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink.

Return vegetables and beef to skillet and heat through.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Easy Beef Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less, National Cattlemen's Beef Association