Crisp Beef

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb lean beef chuck or 1/2 lb beef round steak
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon molasses
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Recipe

• 1 cut the meat in thin slices along the grain, not across it.
• 2 pound the slices until they almost fall apart.
• 3 put the meat and all the other ingredients except the oil in a heavy saucepan.
• 4 bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring now and then, until the liquid has evaporated.
• 5 remove the meat and tear it into fine strips using two forks.
• 6 scrape the bottom of the pan to gather the residue, add the oil and set it over medium heat.
• 7 when the oil is hot add the meat shreds and fry, stirring, until they are crisp and dark brown.
• 8 drain on paper towels before serving.