STIR-FRIED BEEF AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

STIR-FRIED BEEF AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb. lean beef, cut into 1/4-inch strips against the grain
3 tbl. tamari or dark soy sauce, divided use
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil, more for drizzling
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 lb. sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 fat scallions
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 1/2 tbl. Madeira or sweet sherry
1 tbl. cornstarch
3 tbl. peanut or olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Rice, for serving
2 tbl. toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Sriracha or other hot sauce, or rice wine vinegar and chili oil, for garnish

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix beef, 2 tablespoons tamari, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Set aside. Thinly slice sugar snap peas crosswise into disks. Thinly slice scallions, reserving dark green parts for garnish. In a small bowl, mix broth, Madeira, 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon tamari, and cornstarch. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When pan is hot, stir fry beef until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer beef and any liquid to a plate. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and when hot, add garlic and white and light green scallion parts until lightly browned, 1 minute. Add peas and chicken broth mixture, lower heat to medium and cover for 2 minutes. Transfer beef and juices to skillet and stir fry 2 minutes. Serve over rice, garnish with more sesame oil, sesame seeds, dark parts of scallions, and hot sauce or vinegar and chili oil.