Stir-fried beef with asparagus and snow peas

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Lean sirloin steak -- fat
Trimmed
3 tablespoons Dry sherry
2 tablespoons Dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon Grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon Minced garlic
1 teaspoon Safflower oil
2 Green onions
¾ pounds Asparagus
½ cup Red bell pepper --
Julienned
2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
1 cup Trimmed whole snow peas

Directions

1. Cut steak into thin strips. Place in a large bowl with sherry, sesame oil, gingerroot, and garlic. Let marinate 15 minutes.

2. Cut green onions into ½-inch pieces, and trim asparagus and cut into 1-inch lengths. Heat wok over medium-high heat and add safflower oil.

Stir-fry green onions, asparagus, and bell pepper for 2 minutes, then remove to a platter and keep warm in oven.

3. Add steak and marinade to wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes. In a small bowl combine oyster sauce and arrowroot. Add to steak and cook for 1 minute. Add vegetable mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Toss in snow peas, cover wok, and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy

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