Beef in Oyster Sauce

June Lee's Famous Chinese Banquet

4 Servings

1 pound top sirloin steaks, (flank steak can be used, but it isn't as tender)

1/4 cup oyster sauce

1 clove garlic, finely minced

2 slices ginger, finely minced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 cup sherry, or white wine

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 sliced green onions including tops

Slice the beef in thin, bite-sized pieces across the grain. Mix the oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, water, and sugar. Pour over the beef and marinate for 15-30 minutes.

Heat the peanut oil in a wok. Add the beef and stir fry rapidly for 5 minutes or just until beef is cooked through; don't overcook. Sprinkle a few drops of water over if the mixture appears to be burning or sticking. Sprinkle sesame oil over the top and garnish with green onions.