Beef with Green Beans

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Woman's Day

Serves 3 people

Categories: Beef- main dish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. flank or other steak, cut in slices 1/4 inch thick and 2 inches long
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. dry sherry
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 lb. green beans, partially cooked
  • 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. MSG (optional)

Directions

  1. Mix first 5 ingredients and set aside. Break or cut beans in 2 or 3 pieces, wash and drain very well.

  2. Put 2 Tbsp. oil in hot skillet over high heat. Add the beef mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. (If pork is used, increase time to 2 to 3 minutes). Remove meat.

  3. Add remaining oil to skillet with the drippings. A beans and 1/2 cup water ad bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding more water id necessary, 10 minutes or until beans are of desired tenderness. Add remaining ingredients and beef, mix well and serve at once.

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