Mandarin Beef

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon  dried hot pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 1⁄2 lb boneless beef sirloin, cut in thick strips
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, rinsed, drained, and cut into julienne strips
• 1  medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup green onion, sliced
• 2  cups rice, cooked

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients; mix well.
2. Add beef, stirring to coat. Cover. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and marinade, and stir-fry until meat is no longer pink.
4. Remove meat from skillet; set aside. Add vegetables. Stir-fry until tender-crisp.
5. Return beef to skillet. Stir-fry until heated.
6. Serve over rice.