Chinese Flank Steak

4 Servings


1 cup sliced green onions
8 ounces water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1 pound flank steaks, all visible fat removed
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper oil, or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup sherry
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
vegetable oil spray
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
6 ounces Chinese pea pod, or 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

Place flank steak in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove and slice across the grain into thin strips 2 to 3 inches long and 1/2 to 1 inch wide.
In a glass bowl, combine soy sauce, hot pepper oil or cayenne pepper, garlic, sherry, ginger and cornstarch. Add meat and stir to mix well. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Lightly spray an electric skillet or wok with vegetable oil. Add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil and heat until very hot. Add pea pods or broccoli and mushrooms. Sauté until lightly browned and tender-crisp. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining oil and heat until very hot. Add green onions, meat and marinade. Stir quickly until meat is browned. Return warm vegetables and add water chestnuts to the skillet or wok. Stir until heated; Serve immediately.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 Calories from Fat 159
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 42% Protein 29% Carb. 20%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat              18   g     27%
Saturated Fat           5   g     25%
Cholesterol            57   mg    19%
Sodium                505   mg    21%
Total Carbohydrate     18   g      6%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      8%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                27   g        

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 56% Calcium 0% Iron 28%