Background
Not everything you do in the kitchen has to be innovative. That's something I've been struggling with regarding this blog; trying to get out of the mindset that only wow-factor stuff should go here. And let's be honest, how much wow-factor stuff is going up, anyway?? The truth of the matter is that there is great value to being able to take simple ingredients and a simple recipe to make a wonderful dinner. That's what I was feeling earlier this week after I found beef (stir-fry cut) on sale at the butcher. After that, it was merely a matter of collecting and prepping a few, yummy additions!
Ingredients
1/2 lb. beef strips (or beef, sliced in almost a Julienne style)
1/2 red bell pepper, similarly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, similarly sliced
1/4 - 1/2 onion, also sliced
1 can baby corn, drained & rinsed, cut into thirds
olive oil (could also use sesame oil - we didn't have any)
soy sauce
Directions
When all ingredients are prepared, place a large wok over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to coat the bottom and let oil heat a bit, without burning it. Add the veggies to the pan first. You should hear that glorious sizzle as they hit the oil. Allow them to cook a few minutes, tossing them often (or stirring if you're more comfortable). Add the meat. Continue to toss/stir the meat and veggies so that all are getting their fair share of the bottom of the pan. As the meat starts to brown, add soy sauce to your liking. A couple tablespoons may be a good start (you can always add more post-production). This dish cooks quite fast, so you'll need to keep an eye on it - overcooked beef can become quite chewy.
Serve over your favorite rice or other grain (couscous, quinoa, etc.).
