½ lb. lean beef
Method: Slice beef into thin, 1 in. long strips. Marinate in Beef Marinade 1 hour; drain well. Preheat wok over high heat with cooking oil. Add onion and marinated beef, and stir-fry about 1 minute. Add garlic, ginger, and black beans. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add remaining vegetables; stir-fry 2 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sherry, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, and chicken broth. Bring to a fast boil.
Combine cornstarch with water to make a smooth paste. Drizzle into a wok, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and becomes clear. Serve immediately. Serves 6
Beef Marinade:
1 tablespoon cooking oil
¾ cup coarsely diced onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon minced ginger root
2 tablespoons mashed black beans
¾ cup bean sprouts
¾ cup diced Chinese cabbage
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup miniature corn
½ cup bamboo shoots
1 splash each Soy sauce and sherry
1 tablespoon Sesame oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup water
Beef Marinade Method: Combine all ingredients together and mix well.
Note: If using black beans, soak beans overnight in water; drain well, place in a bowl, and mash with fork.