Red-cooked Beef with Noodles

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
 * Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients

 * 1½ lbs (700 g) stew beef cut into 1-inch (3 cm) cubes
 * 3 inch (8 cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
 * 8 cloves garlic, peeled and flattened with the side of a cleaver or knife, but not chopped
 * 3 scallions (spring onions) white and green parts, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths
 * ½ cup (125 ml) peanut oil
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) Szechwan peppercorns
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
 * 3 tbs (45 ml) soy sauce
 * ½ lb (250 g) Chinese noodles or fettuccine, cooked according to package directions
 * 2 scallions (spring onions) white and green parts, thinly sliced

Directions

 * 1) In a mixing bowl combine the beef, ginger, garlic, the 3 scallions, hot pepper flakes, and Szechwan peppercorns.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a wok or large, heavy skillet until the surface of the oil shimmers and a few small wisps of smoke appear.
 * 3) Add the meat and seasonings and stir fry over maximum heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
 * 4) Add the sugar and soy sauce and continue stir frying for 2 more minutes.
 * 5) Pour in enough water to cover the meat; and reduce the heat to low.
 * 6) Cook covered for 1½ to 2 hours, until the meat is very tender.
 * 7) To serve, place a portion of noodles in the bottom of a soup bowl and ladle the beef on top of the noodles, making sure everyone gets a generous helping of the sauce, and sprinkle with the sliced scallions.