Curried Beef Stir-Fry

* Exported from MasterCook II *

CURRIED BEEF STIR-FRY

Recipe By : Karen Munn (ToH Apr/May 97)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Wok Cooking

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves -- minced
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot or 1 tsp ground ginger
4 tablespoons vegetable oil -- divided
1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/8-inch
strips
1 large onion -- cut in 1" pieces
1 medium green pepper -- cut in 1" pieces
1 medium sweet red peppers -- cut in 1" pieces
2 large celery ribs -- sliced
1 cup cold water
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1 to 2 tsp curry powder
Hot cooked rice or noodles

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger and 2 Tbsp oil. Add beef; toss
to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. In a large skillet or wok,
heat remaining oil. Stir-fry beef over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry the onion for 1
minute; add peppers and celery. Stir-fry for 2 minutes; return beef to the
skillet. Combine water, cornstarch and curry powder until smooth; add to
skillet. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve
over rice or noodles.

YIELD: 4 servings

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