Hunan Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Remove all the fat from the beef and partially freeze beef for ease in slicing.
2. 2
   Cut it across the grain into thin 11/2 inch slices.
3. 3
   Place the beef slices in a container with a tight fitting lid and add the marinade in the following steps.
4. 4
   First add the meat tenderizer by sprinkling it sparsely so that it hits each piece of meat.
5. 5
   Next add the soy and stir.
6. 6
   Then sprinkle on the cornstarch coating each piece.
7. 7
   Finally add the oil and stir to coat all of the meat.
8. 8
   Let the meat marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   While the meat marinates, chop the Thai chilies into tiny pieces, set them aside.
10. 10
    Once the meat has marinated, velvet it by bringing a pot of water with the salt and just 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil to boil.
11. 11
    Add the meat and let it cook for 1 minute, remove it with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
12. 12
    Heat the remaining tablespoon of peanut oil on high in a non stick pot or wok.
13. 13
    Add the chilies and garlic and stir fry them for 1 minute.
14. 14
    Add the beef, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and stir fry everything for 1 more minute then remove the wok from the heat.
15. 15
    Serve with steamed vegetables and rice.