Tomato Beef Stir-Fry

Recipe Ingredients

		Stir Fry
3/4 lb	340g / 11oz	Lean beef - sirloin, flank
2 teaspoons	10ml	Cornstarch
2 teaspoons	10ml	Soy sauce
1/4 cup	59ml	Salad oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Water
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Fresh ginger
1		Fresh garlic
2		-- celery
1		Onion (medium)
1		Green bell pepper
3		Tomatoes - wedged (medium)
1		Salt
		Cooking Sauce
1 tablespoon	15ml	Soy sauce
1 tablespoon	15ml	Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon	15ml	Cornstarch
3 tablespoons	45ml	Catsup
1 teaspoon	5ml	Curry powder
1/2 cup	118ml	Water

Recipe Instructions

Cut each tomato into 6 wedges. Cut pepper into 1" squares. Cut celery into 1/4" slanted slices. Cut beef into 1 1/2" wide strips with the grain, then cut into 1/8" slices across the grain. In a bowl, stir together cornstarch, soy, sherry, and water.

Add meat and stir to coat, then stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare cooking sauce and set aside. Place stir-fry pan over high heat, when hot add 2 tablespoons of oil. When oil begins to heat, add ginger and garlic and stir once. Add meat mixture and stir fry until meat is browned (1 1/2 to 2 minutes).

Remove from pan and set aside. Pour remaining oil into pan. When hot, add celery and onion and stir fry for 1 minute. Add bell pepper and stir fry for one more minute. Add a few drops of water if pan looks dry. Add tomatoes and stir fry for 1 minute. Return meat to pan and add cooking sauce. Stir until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt. Makes 4 servings

Source:
First for women magazine -- April 22, 1996

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