Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 8 Minutes

Ready In: 23 Minutes

Servings: 4

Sesame oil can be substituted for part or all of the peanut oil. Preparation time does not include marinating time.

Ingredients:

1 lb top round beef, sliced diagonally into thin strips

nonstick cooking spray or 1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips (color of your choice)

2 ounces snow peas

1 scallion, chopped

8 cups shredded romaine lettuce

1 tablespoon unsalted peanuts

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons light soy sauce (lower-sodium)

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1/4 teaspoon grated gingerroot

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a 1-gallon plastic freezer bag; add beef and marinate 2 hours to overnight.
2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat 1 minute; add cooking spray or 1 Tbs oil.
3. Add beef and stir-fry about 3 minutes until no longer pink; remove from pan and set aside.
4. Add 1 Tbs oil to pan and stir-fry pepper, snow peas and scallion 2 minutes.
5. Return beef to pan with romaine and peanuts; leave on burner but turn off heat.
6. Toss (pan will continue to cook) until heated through and romaine slightly limp but only slightly reduced in volume (1 minute or less).
7. Serve hot.

By RecipeOfHealth.com