Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions, finely minced
  • 1 pound beef top round, cut in thin strips
  • 2 green or possibly red bell peppers, cut in strips
  • 1 (8 ounce.) can bamboo shoots, liquid removed, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. ketchup
  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper
  • 1/3 c. chicken stock or possibly broth
  • 2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro parsley

Method

  • Heat oil in a wok or possibly large skillet.
  • Add in green onions, saute/fry till transparent.
  • Add in 1/3 of the beef to pan.
  • Stir-fry over high heat till browned, 1 to 2 min.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove browned beef from pan; keep hot.
  • Repeat with remaining beef strips cooking 1/3 at a time.
  • Heat oil remaining in wok or possibly skillet.
  • Add in green or possibly red peppers and bamboo shoots; stir-fry 2 to 3 min.
  • Add in garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, salt and red pepper; cook 2 min.
  • Add in cooked beef and stock or possibly broth; heat through.
  • To serve, spoon into a serving bowl; sprinkle with cilantro or possibly parsley.
  • Serve with transparent Chinese noodles and a bean-sprout salad.
  • 4 servings.