Gingered Beef Stir-fry

Description

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• ½ pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut ½-inch thick
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ cup snow peas
• ½ cup diagonally sliced celery
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• ¼ cup red pepper strips
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup hot cooked rice

Procedures

1. Cut beef diagonally across grain into ⅛-inch slices.
2. Heat oil in wok or medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add beef, salt, pepper and stir-fry until beef is browned.
4. Add mushrooms, snow peas, celery, onions and pepper strips; stir-fry until vegetables are tender crisp.
5. Blend ginger, cornstarch, soy sauce and water in small bowl; add to beef and cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened.
6. Serve over rice.