pat's Recipe

Cashew Beef Stir Fry

Category: STIR-FRYS

2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 cups cold water
4 Tbwp soy sauce, divided
1 bunch broccoli, chopped
3 medium carrots, julienned
2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into
thin strips
3 grlic cloves
1/2 tsp pepper
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into strips
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 yellow summer squash, sliced
1 1/2 cups salted cashews
hot cooked rice

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and 2 Tbsp soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a very large skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli and carrots in 1 Tbsp oil until vegetables begin to soften. Add the beef, garlic, pepper and remaining soy sauce; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat and keep warm.
In the same pan, stir-fry the green and red peppers, onions and squash in remaining oil until crisp tender. Return beef to the pan. Stir corn-starch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews. Serve with rice.

yield: 7 servings