Stir-Fry Beef with Snow Peas

By msklein

Ingredients

• 1 lb. flank steak
• 4 Tblsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tblsp. corn starch
• 1 Tblsp. sherry
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 lb. snow peas
• 4 Tblsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 slice ginger root, peeled & chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Slice raw flank steak across grain into 1/2" slices 2 in. long.

Mix soy sauce, corn starch, sherry, & sugar & toss beef slices in. Set aside.

Remove stems & strings from snow peas. Rinse & pat dry with a towel. In a hot skillet or wok over high heat, put 2 Tblsp. oil, salt, & snow peas. Stir constantly until pods turn dark green, about 1 minute. When peas are done, remove from skillet & put on plate.

In same skillet, add remaining 2 Tblsp. oil & ginger root. Stir in beef mixture, stirring constantly until beef is cooked, about 2 minutes. Put peas back in skillet & mix thoroughly until heated. Serve immediately.