Thai Basil Beef

Makes 4 servings

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Ingredients:

2 lbs beef flank steak
4 Tablespoons monounsaturated vegetable oil
4 minced garlic cloves
2 teaspoons peeled and finely minced ginger
2 small, thinly sliced fresh jalapeno peppers; or 1 to 2 tablespoons canned green chilies, to taste
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce, to taste
1 Tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, to taste
1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

Slice beef across the grain into thin strips. Set asisde

In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, stire-fry garlic, ginger and jalapeno peppers 1 minute. Add sliced beef and stir-fry until meat is just tender. Add soy sauce, sherry, red-pepper flakes, basil and lime juice. Stir-fry until heated through. Taste, and adjust seasonings.

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