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Szechwan Spiced Beef Shreds  
Yield: 6 servings  
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pound flank steak  
/4 cup oil  
teaspoon minced ginger root  
teaspoons minced garlic  
scallions, cut 1−inch long (use stems)  
dry red chile peppers, finely chopped  
tablespoon dry sherry  
tablespoon red wine vinegar  
water chestnuts, coarsely ground  
cup shredded bamboo shoots  
/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced  
/2 cup water or chicken broth  
tablespoons cornstarch  
tablespoon water  
teaspoon sesame oil  
Marinade  
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/4 teaspoon salt  
/2 teaspoon Splenda  
tablespoon cornstarch  
Thinly slice steak against grain, and cut into matchstick size strips. Marinate for 2 to 4 hours.  
Heat 4 teaspoons oil in wok to 350 degrees F. Add beef mixture and stir to separate pieces. Blanch  
briskly until beef just loses its redness. Remove to a bowl.  
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in wok. Add ginger, garlic, scallions and chile peppers. Stir−fry about 10 seconds.  
Stir in sherry and vinegar. Cook until it bubbles gently. Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and  
green bell pepper.  
Return beef mixture to wok and blend all together. Pour in water or chicken broth. When it begins to  
boil, stir in cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until sauce thickens. Add sesame oil, mix well and  
serve.  
Per Serving: 287 Cal (56% from Fat, 30% from Protein, 14% from Carb); 22 g Protein; 18 g Tot Fat;  
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0 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 18 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 166 mg Sodium; 51 mg Cholesterol  
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