Mongolian Beef

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb flank steak, shredded
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (may omit if desired)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups oil, for deep-frying
• 1/2 cup bamboo shoot, shredded
• 1 cup scallion, green parts only,cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic

Recipe

• 1 combine beef, egg , salt and 1 tablespoon cornstarch; mix well with hand.
• 2 heat oil to 400°; deep-fry beef 30 seconds; drain (or stir-fry beef in 1-2 tablespoons oil).
• 3 reheat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok; stir-fry bamboo shoots and scallions 1 minute.
• 4 combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; add to vegetables; bring to a boil; add beef; stir-fry quickly until thoroughly heated.