Oriental Beef

Energy: 362 kcal

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless beef sirloin - cut 3/4 inch thick;


• 1/4 cup dry sherry;


• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce;


• 1 tablespoon cornstarch;


• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil - divided;


• 8 ounces mushrooms - sliced;


• 1 6-ounce package frozen pea pods - defrosted;


• 4 cups lettuce - thinly sliced;


• Crisp chow mein noodles (optional);


• Red bell pepper slices (optional).

Instructions:

Cut beef steak into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch; pour over strips, stirring to coat.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.Add mushrooms and pea pods; reserve.Drain marinade from beef and reserve. Add remaining oil to skillet.Stir-fry beef strips (1/2 at a time), 1 to 2 minutes. Return vegetables, beef and marinade to skillet; cook and stir until sauce thickens.Serve beef mixture over lettuce. Garnish if desired.