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Quick 'N Easy Beef and Pepper Stir Fry
1 lb. sirloin steak cut in bite-sized pieces
2 tbps. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sherry
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. grated fresh gingerroot
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced
1 yellow pepper, seeded and sliced
1 ½ cups snow peas
2 green onions, sliced
4 tbsp. water or broth
4 tbsp. oyster sauce
cooked linguini for 4
Method:
In a bowl, mix steak, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and brown sugar. Marinate steak in this mixture while you prepare the veggies for the recipe. Heat the oil together in a wok and stir-fry garlic and gingerroot for about 30 seconds. Add peppers, peas and green onions and stir-fry over high heat for about 3 minutes. Add beef and marinade to wok and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the broth and oyster sauce and stir until sauce has slightly thickened. Serve over linguini noodles.
Makes 4 servings.
Spinach Salad
Serve this great Spinach Salad with the Beef 'N Pepper Stir Fry above and you've got a complete meal.
10 oz. pack fresh spinach, washed and patted dry
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
½ cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup bacon crumbs
¼ cup canola oil
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
¼ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1 small garlic clove, minced
Method:
In a large bowl, mix spinach, sesame seeds, egg, mushrooms and bacon crumbs. Pour the remaining ingredients into a blender. Blend on low for about 30 seconds or until oil is mixed in well. Pour dressing over salad and mix gently, coating the spinach and mushrooms. Makes 4 servings.
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