Stir-Fried Beef with Black Pepper & Basil

Ingredients

• 2 tbs vegetable oil
• 500 g (1lb 2oz) beef fillet (finely sliced)
• 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 2.5 cm (1 in) piece root ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• a pinch of sugar
• 1 tbs light soy sauce
• 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1 large handful basil leaves (roughly torn)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a wok over a high heat and add the oil. Once hot add the sliced beef and stir-fry or 1-2 mins, or until turning golden brown.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, ginger & black pepper and stir-fry for another minute, then add the sugar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and basil leaves. Mix well and serve immediately.