CHILI BEEF

Ingredients
1/2 kilo beef steak, rump or sirloin                       1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. oil                                                            1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 cloves garlic, crushed                                        2 green chili, sliced
1 tbsp. fish sauce                                                 1 red chili. sliced
1 tsp. sugar                                                         1 heaping tbsp. chopped basil or fresh coriander leaves
Trim off fat and slice beef into pieces,(about 2 inches square and 2 inch thick).
Season with salt and pepper.
Set aside.
Heat oil and fry garlic.
Add beef slices and brown on both sides.
Add chili, fish sauce and sugar.
Stir and simmer moderate heat 5 minutes. or until tender, turning meat occasionally.
Spoon into a serving dish.
Top[ with chopped herbs, if desired.