Stir-Fried Beef With Tomato And Basil

Recipe Ingredients

10 oz	284g	Flank steak
4 teaspoons	20ml	Cornstarch - divided
5 teaspoons	25ml	Vegetable oil - divided
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1		Freshly-ground white pepper
1		White onion (small)
2		Tomatoes (medium)
12		Fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced garlic
2 tablespoons	30ml	Hoisin sauce

Recipe Instructions

Cut the beef lengthwise into thin 2-inch long strips. Toss the beef with 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, the salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Cut the onion into 1-inch squares. Cut the tomatoes into 8 wedges. Wash the basil and pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and set aside.

Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, the beef, garlic, and onion and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the meat browns. Continue stirring for about 2 minutes over high heat. Stir in the hoisin sauce and cornstarch mixture. As the mixture begins to thicken, after about 1 minute, add the tomatoes and basil, stir for 1 minute. Divide among plates and serve.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Source:
SARA'S SECRETS with Sara Moulton - (Show # SS-1C18) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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