BEEF w/ GINGER AND CARMELIZED ONIONS

BEEF W/ GINGER & CARMELIZED ONIONS

1 ½ lb beef tenderloin or sirloin, cut across the grain into thin strips
5 TBSP soy sauce
2 TBSP Rice wine or dry sherry
2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Asian sesame oil
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp cornstarch
Freshly ground pepper
2 TBSP corn or peanut oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
Orange or Yellow bell pepper seeded & sliced
1 TBSP ginger grated
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Steamed Rice, for serving

1) Marinate the beef. In a large bowl, combine the beef, 1 TBSP of the soy sauce, and the wine and mix to coat the beef evenly. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2) Make the sauce. In a small bowl, combine 4 TBSP water, the remaining 4 TBSP soy sauce , and the Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tsp of pepper and stir to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch.
3) Stir Fry the veggies. Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat until very hot and add 1 TBSP corn oil. Add the onion and bell pepper and stir fry until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onion mixture to a plate. Return the pan to high heat and add the remaining 1 TBSP oil. Add the ginger and stir fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the beef asnd stir fry just until it begins to brown and is still rare in the center, about 1 minute. Return the onion mixture to the pan. Give the sauce a quick stir, add to the pan, and stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 seconds. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste, if desired.
Serve with rice.