Flank Steak With Mushrooms & Peas

Ingredients

 

1 1/4 pounds flank steak

1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)

1 cup diagonally sliced celery

1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas

Water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons dry Sherry

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons salad oil

Steamed rice or Chinese noodles

Directions

Cut flank steak in half lengthwise; slice each half, on the diagonal, into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
Place mushrooms, celery, and frozen peas in a large, heavy frying pan that has a cover.
Add 1 cup water.
Cover, bring to a boil, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until celery is tender but still crisp.
Drain, reserving liquid, and place vegetables in bowl.
Blend 1/2 cup water and cornstarch; stir in Sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder.
Brown meat quickly in the very hot salad oil; reduce heat, return vegetables to pan with soy sauce mixture, and cook for about 1 minute longer, stirring constantly, until sauce becomes quite thick.
Blend in about 1/3 cup of the reserved vegetable liquid, if you prefer a thinner sauce.

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