Hot and Spicy Onion Beef

posted by admin on 1st, 2009

50 mins/ 4 servings

Source: National Onion Association

2 tbsp soy sauce, divided
1 cornstarch, divided
3/4 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
2 tbsp dry sherry (optional)
1 tsp oriental sesame oil
1 tsp chili paste (optional)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion (about 9 to 11 ounces) sliced
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp water
dried whole red chili peppers, to taste

Combine 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch in medium bowl. Add beef; stir to coat. Let stand 30 minutes. Combine remaining tbsp soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil and chili paste in small bowl; set aside. Heat wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add vegetable oil, swirling to coat sides. Add onion, garlic and chili peppers; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add beef; stir-fry 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add soy sauce mixture and mix well. Combine remaining 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and water; mix into onion mixture. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.