Malaysian Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 c Bean sprouts, fresh
- 2 ts Cornstarch
- 1/2 c Green pepper thinly sliced
- 2 ts Ginger, fresh grated
- 2 ts Garlic minced
- 1/4 c Peanut oil
- 1 ts Brown sugar
- 1 c Mushrooms sliced thin
- 5 tb Soy sauce
- 1 c Cauliflower small florets
- 1 lb Flank steak
- 1 c Carrots matchstick size
Instructions
- 1. Place the steak on a flat surface and, using a sharp knife, cut against the grain into slices about 2-in. wide. Slice each piece of steak horizontally into 2 or 3 pieces. Stack the slices and cut into 1/4-in. strips. 2. Add the cornstrach to the steak and toss to coat. Place the steak in a bowl and sprinkle over the sugar and soy sauce. Set aside. 3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet and add the cauliflower, green pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender. 4. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, about 30 sec. longer. Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for a few sec. longer. 5. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside. 6. Add the remaining oil to the wok or skillet. When it is very hot, add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, for a few sec. Add the steak and cook, shaking the wok and stirring the strips of steak to separate them and cook evenly, about 1-2 min. 7. Return the vegetables to the wok and toss quickly over high heat, then serve.
