Beef Chow Mein

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 lb beef sirloin steak, cut into 3 x 1/2 x 1/8-inch strips
• 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced lengthwise
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 2 green onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 small green pepper, cut into narrow strips
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon msg
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (16 ounce) can chinese vegetables, drained
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pimiento

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in wok; add beef and stir fry until browned evenly. remove meat; set aside. heat more oil, if necessary in wok; stir in mushrooms, celery, onion, and green pepper. bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 2 minutes. remove vegetables; keep warm. bring liquid in wok to a boil and stir in cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar. cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. reduce heat; mix in beef, vegetables, chinese vegetables and pimiento. heat thoroughly. serve hot with chow mein noodles.