Mongolian Beef

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) chuck steak, thinly sliced*
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 small carrot
• 1 small onion
• 3 whole green onions
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil or to taste
• 1 teaspoon white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Cellophane noodles or steamed rice

Instructions

1. If cellophane noodles are used, prepare them first, following directions on the package. Deep fry, according to package. Slice beef thinly into 1 1/2 x 1/2 inch pieces. Slice carrots, onions and green pepper into thin strips. Cut the whole green onions into halves or thirds and slice lengthwise into strips.
2. In a small pan, combine oyster sauce, sesame oil, white wine, salt, pepper, Hoisin sauce and hot red pepper sauce. Heat to simmer and set aside.
3. In a wok or heavy frying pan, add peanut oil and heat until very, very hot. Stir-fry beef and garlic for 1 minute. Add carrots, onions, green peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Add the sauce mixture and stir.
4. Combine 1/2 cup warm water and cornstarch and add to the mixture, stirring until thickened.
5. Place on deep fried cellophane noodles or white rice.

Notes

Can use fresh small cubes of chicken or thinly sliced barbecued pork.