STIR-FRIED BEEF W/ASPARAGUS & SNOW PEAS

Stir-Fried Beef W/Asparagus & Snow Peas image

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories Steak

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean sirloin steaks, fat trimmed
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon safflower oil
2 green onions
3/4 lb asparagus
1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons arrowroot
1 cup trimmed whole snow peas

Steps:

Cut steak into thin strips and place in a large bowl with sherry, sesame oil, gingerroot, and garlic. Marinate 15 minutes.
Cut green onions into 1/2-inch pieces, trim asparagus and cut into 1-inch lengths.
Heat wok over medium-high heat and add safflower oil.
Stir-fry green onions, asparagus, and bell pepper for 2 minutes, then remove to a platter and keep warm in oven.
Add steak AND marinade to wok, stir-frying for 3 minutes.
In a small bowl combine oyster sauce and arrowroot.
Add to steak and cook for 1 minute.
Add vegetable mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Toss in snow peas, cover wok, and cook for 1 minute.
Serve immediately.