*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Szechuan Stir-Fry

Recipe By     : Jo Merrill
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Chinese                          Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch
   3      tablespoons   dry sherry
     1/2  cup           oyster sauce
     1/4  cup           water
     1/2  teaspoon      red pepper flakes -- crushed
   2      tablespoons   oil -- * see note
   1      tablespoon    ginger root -- minced
   1                    garlic clove -- crushed
   1      pound         broccoli stalks -- sliced
                        and flowerettes
   2                    celery stalks -- diagonally cut
     1/4  cup           waterchestnuts, canned -- chopped
   6                    green onions -- diagonally cut
   1                    green bell pepper -- julienned
   1                    red bell pepper -- julienned
   2      cups          cooked beef -- cut in 1 x 3" slice

* Use your choice of oils, or use canola or peanut oil with dash of sesame oil
added.

     Prepare all vegetables and meat before beginning to cook this recipe. In
     small bowl, combine sherry, oyster sauce, water, pepper flakes and the
     cornstarch. Mix well.

     1. Heat pan over medium heat and add the oil.
     2. Stir in ginger and garlic and stir-fry one minute.
     3. Add broccoli; stir-fry 3 minutes.
     4. Add red and green peppers, celery and green onions; stir-fry 3 minutes.
     5. Add sherry-cornstarch mixture and the cooked beef; stir-fry 3 minutes.
     6. Add the waterchestnuts and stir-fry one minute more.

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