Chinese Recipe : Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry

Serves 4

Ingredients:

* 1 lb. beef flank steak
* 2 tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium
* 4 tsp. Oriental dark roasted sesame oil, divided
* 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. cornstarch
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 1 tbsp. fresh ginger root, minced
* 1/4 tsp. red pepper pods, crushed
* 1 sm. red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 8 oz. frozen baby corn, defrosted
* 1/4 pound pea pods, julienned

Directions:

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