Ginger Beef
Ginger Beef
2 1/2 Tbspwhite vinegar
2 tpss granulated sugar
1/2 tps salt
4 ounces fresh ginger root, pared & cut into thin slices
1 pound beef tenderloin
2 Tbspdry sherry
2 tpss cornstarch
1 tps soy sauce
3 Tbspvegetable oil
1 large green bell pepper
6 scallions
1 red chile pepper, cut into thin slices (optional)
Combine vinegar, sugar & salt in small glass or plastic bowl
Stir until sugar dissolves
Mix in ginger
Let st& 20 to 30 min, stirring occasionally
Cut meat across the grain into thin slices about 1 1/2 inches long
Combine sherry, cornstarch & soy sauce in medium glass or plastic bowl
Mix in meat
Let st& 20 min, stirring occasionally
Heat 2 Tbspof the oil in wok over high heat
Add 1/3 of the meat, spreading slices out in wok so they do not overlap
Cook until meat is brown, 2 to 3 min on each side
Remove meat from pan
Repeat procedure twice with remaining meat
Remove seeds from bell pepper
Cut bell pepper into 1-inch pieces
Cut onions into 1-inch pieces
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in wok
Add pepper, onions & ginger mixture with marinade to wok
Stir fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 min
Return meat to wok
Cook & stir until hot throughout
Garnish with chile slices, if desired
Makes 4 servings
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