GROUND LAMB AND GREEN BEAN STIR FRY ENJOY DAN:

              GROUND LAMB AND GREEN BEAN STIR FRY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound ground lamb

3 garlic cloves, smashed

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, grated

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1-1/2-tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1-1/2teaspoons Sichuan peppercorn, toasted and ground

1/2-teaspoon EACH brown sugar, cornstarch, and cumin

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1-pound green beans, trimmed

5 dried chilies

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place chilies in boiling water, let sit 20 minutes.

2.   Then place in a blender and blend until smooth.

3.   Cook lamb, garlic, and ginger in a wok over medium-high heat.

4.   Stirring and crumbling lamb with a wooden spoon for 6 to 7 minutes.

5.   Transfer to a plate.

6.   Whisk soy sauce and next 5 ingredients in a bowl.

7.   Add oil, green beans and ground chilies to the wok, over medium heat.

8.   Cook until the beans are tender about 6-7 minutes.

9.   Return the pork to the wok and any accumulated juices.

10  Pour the sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute.

ENJOY DAN:                                THE KITCHEN IS THE LOVE OF THE HOME!!