Beef Oriental(For Diabetics)

• 1 lb. lean round steak (1/4-inch thick)
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 c. hot water
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 1/8 tsp. ground pepper
• 3/4 c. raw carrot strips (3 x 1/4-inch)
• 1/2 c. celery, sliced diagonally
• 1 c. green onion, sliced diagonally
• 1 c. green pepper, sliced diagonally
• 2 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
• 1 to 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 c. cold water

1. If time allows, partially freeze meat for easier slicing. Remove visible fat around outside of meat.
2. Cut meat into thin strips, 3/4-inch long and 1/8-inch thick.
3. Heat oil in large frying pan.
4. Brown meat strips, stirring with wooden spoon.
5. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water, beef bouillon cube, soy sauce, garlic and black pepper.
6. Cover and simmer slowly for 40 minutes.

lean round steak, vegetable oil, water, soy sauce, garlic, ground pepper, carrot strips, celery, green onion, green pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts, boiling water, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=100962 (may not work)