Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables

A recipe clipping from a dollar store book.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4-1  lb  flank steak, cut diagonally into thin strips
• 1  sweet onion, sliced
• 8  ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 2  medium green peppers, seeded and cut into strips
• 8  ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1  garlic clove, finely minced
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, over low heat, dissolve bouillon in water.
2. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and sugar; stir into bouillon mixture.
3. In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat.
4. Add garlic and meat; stir-fry for 2 minutes( meat will be slightly pink in the center).
5. Remove meat and juices.
6. Wipe pan; heat 1 tablespoon oil.
7. Add vegetables and stir-fry 2 minutes over high heat.
8. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil around edge of pan; add meat and juices, then bouillon mixture.
9. Stir, covered and cook 2 minutes.