Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb sirloin steak
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small shallot, chopped fine
  • 1 garlic, chopped fine
  • 2/3 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, tightly packed
  • 1 1/2 lbs shanghai noodles, cooked
  • Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Freeze sirloin steak for 30 minutes for easier cutting. Cut beef into thin strips.
  • Combine marinade ingredients in bowl. Add beef and marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Heat wok and add 2 T oil. Add shallot, garlic and ground pepper; stir for 10 seconds. Add beef with marinade and stir for one minute. Add bell peppers and bean sprouts; stir for an additional 2 minutes and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 T oil over medium heat. Add noodles and stir constantly for one minute. Add sauce ingredients and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add beef and bell pepper mixture; mix well. Stir fry until heated through. Season to taste with more pepper if desired.
  • Serve immediately.