Papa Choy's Tomato Beef

By ShazInNV

from Sam Choy's Island Flavors
Sam says:When I was a kid and came home from school, my dad would go to the refrigerator and take out a bunch of vegetables. He'd wash, chop, and slice them, lay them out in a pan, then take some beef, slice it thin, and marinate it. After a quick stir-fry, this delicious dish was ready to eat. It's just amazing how quick he could do it, and how good it tasted. Dad finally taught me how to make his famous Tomato Beef when I was fourteen. It's great over steamed rice.

Ingredients

• 1 pound round steak, flank steak, or beef of your choice
• Beef Marinade (recipe below)
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 medium onion, sliced into half-moons
• 1 large green bell pepper (sweet pepper), sliced into strips
• 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• Stir-Fry Sauce (recipe below)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Beef Marinade (makes about 1/4 cup)
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon sherry
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
• 1/4 finger of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• Combine and mix well.
• Stir-Fry Sauce (makes 1 cup)
• 1 cup stock (chicken, beef, vegetable)
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• Combine and mix well.

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the beef into thin strips, or bite-sized pieces. Massage the marinade into the meat. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the beef for about 2 minutes; remove from pan and set aside. Add vegetables to the pan, and stir-fry until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add stir-fry sauce to the vegetables. Cook for about 2 minutes, until it comes to a boil. Add the beef and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.