Beef Chow Mein

From Madison Middle School.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 recipe

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

Directions

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.