Ginger Beef

1 lb. lean beef, cut in thin strips across the grain.

2 1/2 T. cornstarch

1 1/2 T. sugar

1 T. sherry or water

6 mushrooms thinly sliced

1 8 oz. can sliced bamboo shoots

1 chunk ginger, size of a walnut, minced

2 garlic cloves minced

1/4 t. salt

2 stalks green onion, cut in 1 inch pieces

3 T. oil

3/4 C. beef stock

Marinate the beef in 1 T. cornstarch, 1 t. sugar, soy sauce, 1/3 of the ginger, and the sherry or water for 15 minutes. Place in small bowl 1/2 t. cornstarch and 1/2 C. beef broth, set aside. Heat wok over high heat. Add 1 T. oil to wok after it is very hot. Stir fry mushrooms and green onions until barely tender, about 1 minute. Add bamboo shoots, stir fry 1 minute. Add salt, 1/2 t. sugar, and 1/4 C. beef broth. Stir fry 1 minute. Remove from wok. Add 2 T. oil to wok and heat. Stir fry the ginger, garlic and beef 1 minute, or until barely browned. Add sauce mixture and stir until thickened. Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots and green onions. Serve with rice.

 Serves 4.

This recipe submitted by:

Will Holder

Ervin's Natural Beef

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