STIR-FRY STEAK AND VEGETABLES 
1 lb. lean sirloin or flank steak
1 lb. fresh broccoli
1 lb. fresh mushrooms
4 med. carrots
1 bunch scallions
1 lg. onion
2 tbsp. cornstarch
3-4 tbsp. peanut or corn oil
Worcestershire sauce
Soy sauce
Garlic powder

Prepare all ingredients before beginning to cook. Slice meat in wafer-thin strips. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Worcestershire and soy sauces. Marinate for an hour or longer. Clean vegetables. Slice mushrooms and onion in thin strips. Cut scallions in two-inch pieces. Cut carrots in thin slices on the diagonal. Break broccoli into florets, then slice thin.

Heat wok or electric skillet to 400 degrees. Divide meat in half. Cook each half separately, stirring and turning quickly and often. Cook until just done, but not brown. Remove. Cook scallions and onion until clear. Remove. Cook mushrooms until done, but not brown. Remove. Add more oil if necessary. Cook broccoli and carrots approximately 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water; cover and steam 2 minutes.

Mix cornstarch with approximately 2/3 cup water and stir until dissolved. Return all meat and vegetables to wok or skillet. Add cornstarch-water mixture. Add soy sauce to taste. Adjust seasonings. Steam with lid on for 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Vegetables should be slightly crunchy. Serve over rice.

Makes approximately 4 servings.

 

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