Gingery Marinated Beef Cubes

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 -3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (including tops)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 5 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs top round beef or 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• lettuce leaf (optional)

1. Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat, shaking pan frequently until golden (about 3 minutes). In a bowl, mix sesame seeds, soy, ginger, garlic, sugar, vinegar, onions, cayenne and 1 T. of the oil. Add meat, stirring to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the next day.
2. Heat 2 more T. of the oil in a wide frying pan over high heat. Add meat, half at a time, and cook, stirring, until done to your liking when cut (about 2 minutes for medium doneness). Repeat with remaining meat, adding remaining oil as needed.
3. Serve with toothpicks, or eat the mixture wrapped in lettuce leaves.

sesame seeds, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, sugar, vinegar, green onions, cayenne, oil, beef, lettuce leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gingery-marinated-beef-cubes-134302 (may not work)