Szechwan Beef And Snow Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. tender beef steak
2 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided
3 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
1 Tbsp. dry sherry
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
6 oz. snow peas
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
1 medium onion, diced
salt
1 medium tomato, diced

Preparation

Slice beef across grain into thin strips.
Combine 1 tablespoon each, cornstarch and soy sauce with sherry and garlic.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, red pepper, and 3/4 cup water; set aside.
Remove tips and strings from snow peas.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add beef and stir-fry 1 minute; remove beef from skillet.
Heat remaining oil in same wok/skillet, add snow peas and onion, sprinkle salt lightly over vegetables and stir-fry 3 minutes.
Add beef, soy mixture and tomato.
Cook and stir until mixture thickens.
Serve with rice.