Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cellophane noodles, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb beef top round steak
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 12 cup beef broth
  • 12 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons steak sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 12 cups sliced zucchini
  • 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges

Method

  • Soak cellophane noodles 15 minutes in enough warm water to cover; drain.
  • Trim fat from beef steak.
  • Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices.
  • (For ease in cutting, partially freeze beef about 1 1/2 hours.)
  • Toss beef and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  • Mix broth, water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the steak sauce and sugar.
  • Heat wok or 12-inch skillet until very hot.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; rotate wok to coat sides.
  • Add beef and gingerroot; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until vegetables or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in broth mixture.
  • Cook and stir about 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Stir in beef mixture, cellophane noodles and tomatoes.
  • Cook about 1 minute or until heated through.
  • 4 servings.