Beef Strips Oriental Recipe

1 lb. round steak

Cooking oil

 1-1/2 cup water

3 tbsp. soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup carrot thinly sliced

1 cup celery, thinly sliced

1 can (6 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained & rinsed

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp. cornstarch

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

(I also added pepper to taste and a medium chopped onion)

Cut meat into strips, 1/4 inch wide and 3/4 inch long. Brown in hot oil; drain. Add 1-1/2 cup water, soy sauce and garlic. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. May need to add more water, if gets too dry. Add vegetables; cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes, or until tender. Add water chestnuts (and pepper, if using). Combine the 1/4 cup water and cornstarch and gradually add to hot meat mixture, stirring well until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

This is wonderful served over steamed rice and can top with additional cheese.