Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. beef flank steak
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium
  • 4 tsp. Oriental dark roasted sesame oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper pods, crushed
  • 1 sm. red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz. frozen baby corn, defrosted
  • 1/4 pound pea pods, julienned
Directions:
  1. Cut beef steak lengthwise into 2 strips; slice across the grain into 1/8 inch thick strips.
  2. Combine soy sauce, 2 tsp. oil, sugar and cornstarch; stir into strips.
  3. Heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and pepper pods; cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add bell pepper and corn; stir-fry 30 seconds.
  5. Remove vegetables. Stir-fry beef strips (half at a time) 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Return vegetables and beef to wok and heat through. Serve with hot cooked rice.

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