Mongolian Beef I

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pound beef round steak , cut into thin strips
• 0.75 cups water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2.5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
• 2 carrots , thinly sliced
• 1 bunch green onions , cut into 2 inch pieces

Instructions

1. 1

   In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 1 to2 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown; set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic. Stir in beef strips. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In a separate small bowl, mix together water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes. Stir in green parts of the green onion, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in sesame seed mixture and beef. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.