Beef Oriental With Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. sherry wine
• 4 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• chopped
• 1 pound lean sirloin steak
• 2 med. carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 med. onion
• cut in strips
• 6 ounce. frzn pea pods
• defrosted
• 1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
• liquid removed
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 c. long grain white rice
• Water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, sherry, ginger, garlic and 2 Tbsp.
2. oil.
3. Cut steak into thin strips.
4. (For easier slicing, place meat in freezer for 30-45 min or possibly till hard but not frzn).
5. Add in meat to marinade mix and stir to coat proportionately.
6. Cover; let stand at least 30 min.
7. Drain, reserving marinade.
8. Cook rice according to package directions.
9. Cut carrots into julienne strips 1 inch long and celery diagonally into 1/4 inch slices.
10. Heat large skillet or possibly wok over medium-high heat till warm.
11. Add in 2 Tbsp.
12. oil; heat till it ripples.
13. Add in meat; stir-fry for 2 min.
14. Add in reserved marinade; stir-fry 2 min.
15. (Marinade should be bubbling vigorously).
16. Add in carrots; cover and cook 2-3 min or possibly till carrots are crisp tender.
17. Add in celery, onion, pea pods and water chestnuts; stir-fry 1 minute.
18. Combine cornstarch and cool water; stir into meat and vegetable mix.
19. Cook, stirring constantly till sauce is thickened.
20. Serve over warm cooked rice.
21. Serves 4.