
Szechuan Steak and Mushroom Stir-Fry
image and recipe from food.com
3 boneless New York strip steaks, partially frozen
1 pound sliced mushrooms
2 yellow onions, cut into slivers
2 Tablespoons wok oil
Steamed jasmine rice (optional) or brown rice (optional)
Steak marinade
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons wine
2 Tablespoons oil
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon grated ginger
Stir-fry Sauce
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
1 Tablespoon chili paste
1 Tablespoon hot sesame oil
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Directions:
While beef is still partially frozen, trim away excess fat and slice thinly.
Whisk together marinade and pour over beef in a ziplock bag; refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Whisk together sauce in a small bowl and keep nearby.
Heat oil in a wok over high heat, stir-fry beef with marinade, mushrooms and onions until cooked through.
Add sauce to wok, and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens.
Serve stir-fry with steamed rice if desired.
Serves 4.
MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.