Beef, String Beans And Water Chestnuts

• 1 lb. boneless top round beef steak
• 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. sherry
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. hot chili paste (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. peanut oil
• 1/2 lb. string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained
• 2 c. steamed rice

1. Cut beef into 1/8-inch slices.
2. In a glass dish, such as a 10-inch pie plate, mix hoisin, soy, sherry, cornstarch and optional chili paste.
3. Add meat and stir.
4. In non-stick skillet, heat oil on high until a drop of water dances on the surface.
5. Stir-fry beans, mushrooms, scallions and water chestnuts until tender, about 3 minutes.
6. Push vegetable mixture to top sides and stir-fry beef mixture until no longer pink inside, about 2 minutes.
7. Mix vegetables, meat and sauce.
8. Place in serving dish.
9. Serve with steamed rice.
10. Serves 4.

beef steak, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, hot chili paste, peanut oil, string beans, mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts, steamed rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=143053 (may not work)