BEEF: This is a standard fare in most Chinese household. Usually green vegetables instead of peppers are used. So try the alternative way of cooking at the bottom of page.

BEEF WITH RED PEPPERS:

1 lb. beef, frank steak, sirloin or fillet            

2 red bell peppers cut into strips                                 

1 small red chilli, finely chopped

4 green onions cut into 2-inch lengths            

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tsp. grated fresh ginger                                             

cooking oil

seasoning ingrdients:

   2 tsp. cornstarch                                          

   ½ tsp. sesame oil

   1 tsp. light soy sauce                                    

   1 tbsp. dark soy sauce

   1 tbsp. rice wine or dry sherry                     

   1 tsp. sugar

2 tbsp. dry sherry                                            

  

sauce:

   1 tsp. sugar

   ½ tsp. salt

   ½ tsp. each light & dark soy sauce

   1 tbsp. oyster-flavoured sauce                                                                     

Slice beef thinly against the grain and at a diagonal. Mix beef with seasoning ingredients and marinate 30 minutes.

In wok or large non-stick saucepan over high heat, heat 1 tbsp. oil until very hot. Add peppers, chilli, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add green onions and cook 1-2 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.

Heat 1 to 2 tbsp. oil in wok until very hot and add beef. Stir-fry at high heat quickly for 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink. Sprinkle in the wine & a little salt to taste & toss well together. Return pepper mixture to pan. Add sauce ingredients and cook together 1 minute more. Serve immediately. 

ALTERNATELY:  Substitute peppers with any cooked green vegetables, such as bok choy, green beans, sugar-snap peas, Chinese broccoli, asparagus, rappini, etc. Blanch vegetables in boiling water for a few minutes at low heat until softened but not mushy. Drain and add salt to taste. Arrange vegetables on serving platter. Cook beef, sprinkle with wine and a little salt; then add seasoning ingredients to coat evenly. Top cooked vegetables with beef to serve.