Garlic Scapes & Onion Beef

Serves 2 over rice.

• 1/2 lb garlic scapes, chopped into 2" lengths
• 3/4 lb thinly sliced flank steak, round steak, or other beef for stir-fry
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper
• dash of ginger

Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, 2 cloves' worth of minced garlic, and ginger in a small bowl and add sliced beef. Stir well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, overnight if possible.

In an oiled saute pan or wok set over medium to medium-high heat, saute onion until the edges turn brown and soften. Add remaining garlic, saute a minute more and remove all to a bowl. Add garlic scapes plus 1/4 cup of water, cover. Let steam for 2 - 3 minutes. Saute until tender, about 2 minutes more. Remove to the bowl with onion and garlic.

Add half a tablespoon oil to the pan and add beef, along with any remaining marinade. Cook well, stirring often, until beef is nicely done. Add in scapes, onion and garlic, cook for another minute before taking the pan off the heat.