Chinese Recipe : Stir Fried Beef w/ Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless flank steak
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 1 med. onion
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 3 celery stalks, sliced diagonally
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 c. water chestnuts, sliced
• 1/2 lb. fresh snow peas
• 3 c. hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. Trim excess fat from steak. Partially freeze steak; slice across grain into 2 x 1/4 inch strips. Set aside.
2. Combine cornstarch, sugar, water, soy sauce, and oyster sauce; set aside.
3. Peel onion and cut into 1/4 inch slices; cut each slice into quarters. Set aside.
4. Coat wok well with cooking spray; allow to heat at medium high, 325 degrees Fahrenheit, for 2 minutes.
5. Add steak, and stir-fry about 3 minutes.
6. Remove meat from wok, reserving pan drippings; set aside.
7. Place onion, celery, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in wok; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Add meat and snow peas to wok; cover and reduce heat to medium, 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Cook on medium high, 325 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve over rice.