Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 12 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 12 teaspoons grated peeled gingerroot
  • 1 lb boneless round steak, fat trimmed and cut across grain into 1 1/2-inch strips, raw
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 12 lb fresh mushrooms, rinsed, trimmed, and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 cup total)
  • 2 small green peppers, cut into thin lengthwise strips
  • 1 cup water chestnut, drained and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 14 cup water

Method

  • Prepare marinade, mixing vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.
  • Marinate meat in mixture while preparing vegetables.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok.
  • Stir-fry onions and mushrooms for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
  • Add celery and cook 1 more minute.
  • Add remaining vegetables and cook 2 minutes or until green pepper is tender crisp.
  • Transfer vegetables to warm bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.
  • Stir-fry meat in oil about 2 minutes or until meat loses its pink color.
  • Blend cornstarch and water.
  • Stir into meat.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Return vegetables to skillet; stir gently and serve.