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Sesame Steak

published: May 4th 2009
source: Lesa Jackson

1 pound beef filet mignon
1 teaspoon Szechuan chili paste or hot sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons dry sherry or rice wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
½ cup thinly sliced bamboo shoots
¼ pound snow peas
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Cut the beef filet into bite size pieces. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the chili paste or hot sauce, cornstarch, sugar, sherry or rice wine, soy sauce and vinegar. Set aside.

In a wok or a large skillet, over high heat, heat the oil. Add filet pieces and cook for about 30 seconds, turning almost constantly. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of the oil.

Reheat the 3 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Add the garlic and scallions and stir fry for 20 seconds. Add the bamboo shoots, snow peas, sesame seeds, and the steak and stir fry one minute. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and cook for 30 seconds.