Szechwan Beef Stir-Fry Us Family Style

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef flank steak
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces frozen baby corn, thawed
• 1/4 lb pea pods, julienned
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. 1

   Cut steak lengthwise into 2 strips; slice across the grain into 1/8-inch strips.

2. 2

   Combine soy sauce, 2 teaspoons oil, sugar and cornstarch; stir into strips.

3. 3

   Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Add bell pepper and corn; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add pea pods; stir-fry 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Remove vegetables.

8. 8

   Stir-gry beef strips (1/2 at a time) 2-3 minutes.

9. 9

   Return vegetables and beef to skillet; heat through.

10. 10

    Serve over hot cooked rice.