Szechwan Beef Stir-Fry Us Family Style

Entered for safe-keeping. From North Dakota Beef Commission, found in "Favorite Brand Name Best-Loved Chinese Recipes and More". This is a toned down version that might be made for a US family.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb beef flank steak
• 2  tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons  dark sesame oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 2  teaspoons  dark sesame oil
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8  ounces  frozen  baby corn, thawed
• 1⁄4 lb  pea pods, julienned
• 3  cups  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Cut steak lengthwise into 2 strips; slice across the grain into 1/8-inch strips.
2. Combine soy sauce, 2 teaspoons oil, sugar and cornstarch; stir into strips.
3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds.
5. Add bell pepper and corn; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes.
6. Add pea pods; stir-fry 30 seconds.
7. Remove vegetables.
8. Stir-gry beef strips (1/2 at a time) 2-3 minutes.
9. Return vegetables and beef to skillet; heat through.
10. Serve over hot cooked rice.