Pea Pods With Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. flank steak
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sliced celery
dash of pepper
1 tsp. red wine or sherry
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 lb. pea pods
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Slice steak against grain into 1/4 x 3-inch strips.
Mix with soy sauce.
In skillet over high heat, cook garlic in oil.
Add steak and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Remove from pan.
Sprinkle salt over pan; add pea pods and celery; stir-fry 2 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup water, pepper and sugar.
Cover.
Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Add steak; sprinkle with wine and stir-fry 30 seconds.
Blend cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; add to skillet.
Cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens.