BEEF STIR-FRY WITH SNAP PEAS

BEEF STIR-FRY WITH SNAP PEAS image

Categories Beef

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

salt and pepper to taste
1 C. long grain white rice
1 lb. sirloin steak
1 T. cornstarch
2 t. vegetable oil
12 oz. snap peas
5-6 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced diagonally
1 T. grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/2 t. red-pepper flakes
2 T. fresh lime juice

Steps:

Cook rice according to directions. 10 minutes before rice is done, place steak in medium bowl. Sprinkle with corn starch and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Cook half the steak until browned on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef. Add snap peas, white part of scallions, ginger, red-pepper flakes and 3/4 C. water to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until snap peas turn bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Return steak to skillet until cooked through, 1 to 2 min.. Remove from heat and mix in part of scallions and lime juice. Serve with rice.