Beef Shreds with Green Pepper

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   ["Remove membrane from flank steak.", "If it is a thick slab of meat, slice with grain into thin sheet about 1/4"" thick.", "Slice across grain into matchsticks about 2 1/2"" long.", "Halve and core bell pepper; scald pepper halves until color turns bright green; plunge in cold water to stop cooking process.", "Slice pepper thinly to match cooked meat.", "Peel and quarter garlic clove; add to peanut oil.", "Mix sauce ingredients.", "Stir-frying: Heat wok as hot as possible.", "Add garlic and 1/2 the oil; stir; remove garlic when it browns.", "Add salt to oil; stir.", "Add half of flank steak; toss and stir briskly to coat with oil and prevent scorching of meat.", "When meat begins to shrivel, remove to platter.", "Rinse wok; reheat; add rest of oil.", "Stir-fry remaining meat.", "Add peppers, sauce, other beef; toss briskly for about 1 minute until sauce evaporates.", "Serve.", "Garnishing note: Time and inclination permitting, deep-fry about 12 shrimp chips.", "Arrange on serving platter around beef and peppers."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.