INGREDIENTS:

• 1½ tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
• ¾ teaspoon sugar
• ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
• 1½ teaspoons dry sherry
• 1½ teaspoons hoisin sauce
• ¾ teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (use less if you’re using table salt)
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon (about 3 cloves) minced fresh garlic
• ½ pound sirloin steak, cut across grain into thin slices
• 8 medium-sized green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix the first 8 ingredients together.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil and tilt the skillet to spread it around.
3. Add the beef, ginger, and garlic to the pan. Cook until the beef is done and starting to brown (2–3 minutes).
4. Add the green onions and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
5. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, for 30–60 seconds, until hot and thickened.
6. Serve over rice noodles or steamed rice.