• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. oil
• 1 lb. thin lean beef strips
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 shallots, sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sherry, optional
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté beef (in batches if necessary) until browned. Add remaining ingredients to pan and simmer 3-5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Return meat to pan; continue to cook until heated through. Serve with rice or noodles.

Per serving: calories 274, fat 13.2g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 57mg, protein 24.9g, carbohydrates 10.7g, fiber 0.2g, sugar 5.0g, sodium 1002mg, diet points 7.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.6, Sugar: 0.3, Very lean meat protein: 3.8

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The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Riesling, or Chardonnay.