Beef, String Beans And Water Chestnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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