Szechwan Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients

1 pound beef flank steak
4 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bell pepper
1/4 pound pea pods
2 tablespoons sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

Cut beef steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. In medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients; add beef, tossing to coat. In large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and corn; stir-fry 1-1/2 minutes. Add pea pods; stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove vegetables. Add beef (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. Return vegetables and beef to skillet and heat through.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS