Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. beef, cut in thin strips
  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 4 ribs celery, sliced at angle
  • 2 c. broccoli florets
  • 2 c. sliced water chestnuts
  • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 c. bean sprouts
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 c. water
  • 6 c. rice, cooked

Method

  • Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger; stir well.
  • Add beef, toss and set aside to marinate while preparing vegetables.
  • Heat oil in large pan or wok, very hot.
  • Add beef, toss over high heat until browned and tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Turn heat down and add onion, pepper, celery, broccoli and water chestnuts.
  • Cook while tossing until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Add remaining vegetables.
  • Mix cornstarch with water and add to pan.
  • Stir and cook until thickened.
  • Serve over rice.