Honan Beef

• 1 lb. lean beef round
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. sherry
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. oil
• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 c. carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 c. celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. hot pepper flakes
• 1 (6 oz.) can button mushrooms, drained
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. toasted whole blanched almonds

1. Slice beef paper thin into long strips.
2. In a bowl, mix beef, soy sauce, sherry and garlic; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
3. In a large skillet, heat oil until it sizzles; remove beef from bowl and stir-fry in skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until brown.
4. Add marinade from beef and remaining ingredients (add pepper flakes, a little at a time, to taste) and stir-fry over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
5. Serve over hot rice.

lean beef round, soy sauce, sherry, clove garlic, oil, scallions, carrots, celery, ground ginger, hot pepper, button mushrooms, salt, almonds

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=294220 (may not work)