Beef Garlic Scapes Stir Fry

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Garlic scapes appear in many chinese dishes. If you don't grow garlic or can't buy scapes at a country market, substitute with green onions or green beans.

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Steps

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Whisk first 6 ingredients together in a bowl.

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Slice beef across the grain into thin strips , add to bowl& toss to coat.

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Let stand for 15 minutes.

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Cook garlic scapes in a pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp , about 2 minutes.

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Drain& refresh under cold water.

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Drain again , pat dry& set aside.

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Wearing rubber gloves , cut hot pepper in half lengthwise , deseed& finely slice.

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Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok or deep skillet over high heat.

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Stir fry beef in batches , using remaining oil as necessary , until browned but still pink inside , about 2 minutes.

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Transfer to a bowl.

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Stir fry hot pepper& salt for 1 minute.

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Return beef , any accumulated juices , scapes& stock to wok and stir fry until hot , about a minute.

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Ingredients

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soy sauce, cornstarch, gingerroot, sesame oil, garlic cloves, pepper, top sirloin steak, garlic scapes, hot red pepper, vegetable oil, salt, beef stock