Oriental Beef

Name: Oriental Beef
Ingredients: 1 lb. round steak, 3/4-inch thick; small amount oil; 1 c. water; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; chopped onion; 1 c. carrot slices; 1 c. celery slices; 1/2 green pepper, cut in strips; 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 small can water chestnuts, sliced; salt to taste; 1/4 c. cold water; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. round steak, 3/4-inch thick
small amount oil
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
chopped onion
1 c. carrot slices
1 c. celery slices
1/2 green pepper, cut in strips
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 small can water chestnuts, sliced
salt to taste
1/4 c. cold water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Directions

1

Cut meat into strips, 1/4-inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long. Brown in small amount of oil; drain.
2

Add 1 cup water, soy sauce and chopped onion.
3

Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
4

Then add carrot, celery, green pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts and salt to taste.
5

Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes; do not overcook.
6

Combine cold water and cornstarch and gradually add to hot meat and vegetables, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Serve over rice.
7

Yields 4 servings.