3/4 lb Beef sirloin or flank steak
-------------------------MARINADE------------------------2 tb Dry sherry
2 tb Soy sauce
1 ts Sugar
1 ts Cornstarch
1 sm Carrot
1 Green bell pepper
2 Ribs celery
1 sm Onion
---------------------------SAUCE--------------------------2 tb Rice vinegar
1 tb Soy sauce
2 ts Sesame oil
1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Chili oil
1/2 ts Cornstarch
Preparation: Trim and discard fat from beef. Cut beef across the grain into 1 1/2-inch matchstick pieces. Combine marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Add beef; stir to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes.
Cut carrot, bell pepper, and celery into 1 1/2-inch matchstick pieces. Thinly slice onion. Set vegetables aside separately.
Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Cooking: In a deep fryer add oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Place over high heat until oil reaches about 375 degrees F. Add beef, half at a time, and deep fry for 1 minute until browned, turning occasionally. Lift out and drain on paper towels; set aside. Cook remaining beef.
Reheat oil to high heat . Add carrot and onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add bell pepper and celery; fry for 1 more minute. Stir in sauce and beef. Cook until well mixed.