Peppered Beef With Shanghai Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb sirloin steak
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 small shallot, chopped fine
1 garlic, chopped fine
2/3 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup bean sprouts, tightly packed
1 1/2 lbs shanghai noodles, cooked
Marinade
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Freeze sirloin steak for 30 minutes for easier cutting. Cut beef into thin strips.
Combine marinade ingredients in bowl. Add beef and marinate for 20 minutes.
Heat wok and add 2 T oil. Add shallot, garlic and ground pepper; stir for 10 seconds. Add beef with marinade and stir for one minute. Add bell peppers and bean sprouts; stir for an additional 2 minutes and set aside.
Heat remaining 2 T oil over medium heat. Add noodles and stir constantly for one minute. Add sauce ingredients and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add beef and bell pepper mixture; mix well. Stir fry until heated through. Season to taste with more pepper if desired.
Serve immediately.