Mandarin Beef

Submitted by Dorichan

"This is an easy beef and bell pepper dish that tastes like Chinese Restaurant faire. I got this out of a cookbook that was so worn from use, that it fell apart. I serve this with steamed rice and homemade wonton soup. I never have any leftovers."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 lb beef, boneless round or 1 lb sirloin steak
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 green onions
• 1 large green pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 3⁄4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 -2 teaspoon chili paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

directions

1. Thinly slice beef. Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the cornstarch, salt, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the sugar and white pepper in bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces. Cut green pepper into 1/8-inch strips.
2. Heat wok or skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add beef, ginger root and garlic; stir-fry until beef is brown, about 3 minutes. Add green pepper, carrot and chili paste; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in green onions and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook and stir 30 seconds.

Reviews

[Susie D]

This was easy & made a very tasty meal. I thinly sliced the carrots instead of grating, added broccoli, and used a chili sauce instead of chili paste. To my portion I also added sambal at the table. The result was a spicy, but not overly hot dish. The beef is well seasoned during the marinating time & the dish is colorful. I see using this recipe over & over & utilizing whatever is on hand. Made for Spring '09 Pick A Chef.