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Hercules Beef Stir-Fry

Marinade:  
1 tablespoon marjoram
4 tablespoons fresh thyme or fresh oregano
1/4 cup beef broth or soy sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 small jalapeno, coarsely chopped
1 small carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon rosemary, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup water
   
Stir-Fry Ingredients:  
2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
1 pound tomato, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped
10 greek green olives, pitted
1/4 cup fresh mint, thin strips
1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1 bunch arugula, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 tablespoons roasted pepper
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pound cooked pasta OR 2 cups cooked rice

Makes 4 servings.

Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir until well-blended.

Add the flank steak to the bowl and blend with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.

In a large sauce pan or wok, add 4 tablespoons olive oil and heat on high.

On high heat, add the marinated flank steak in two stages. Cook until the meat is almost cooked through but still slightly rare. Remove from pan.

Add the remaining stir-fry ingredients to the pan one-by-one, stir-frying constantly until all ingredients are in the pan.

Return the flank steak to the pan and add the pasta or cooked rice. Tumble all together and serve.