Beef and
Vegetable Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon grated, peeled ginger root
1 lb. boneless round steak, fat trimmed and cut across grain into 1 1/2"
strips, raw
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges
1/2 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 chestnuts, drained and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare marinade, mixing vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger. Marinate meat in mixture while preparing vegetables.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok. Stir-fry onions and mushrooms for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
3. 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.
4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.
5. Stir-fry meat in oil about 2 minutes or until meat loses its pink color.
6. Blend cornstarch and water. Stir into meat. Cook and stir until thickened.
7. Return vegetables to skillet; stir gently and serve.
Serves 6.
