Stir-Fried Beef with Tomato and Basil

• 10 ounces beef tenderloin
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 5 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash white pepper
• 1 small white onion
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1/2 ounce (about 12 leaves) fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1. Trim the fat from the beefsteak and cut the beef lengthwise into 2-inch strips.
2. Cut the strips crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the beef with 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, the salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Cut the onion into 1-inch squares.
6. Cut the tomatoes into 8 wedges.
7. Wash the basil and pat dry.
8. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and set aside.
9. Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat.
10. Add the remaining 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, the beef, garlic, and onion and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the meat browns.
11. Continue stirring for about 2 minutes over high heat.
12. Stir in the hoisin sauce and cornstarch mixture.
13. As the mixture begins to thicken, after about 1 minute, add the tomatoes and basil; stir for 1 minute.

tenderloin, cornstarch, vegetable oil, salt, white pepper, white onion, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, hoisin sauce

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/stir-fried-beef-with-tomato-and-basil (may not work)