La Choy Bamboo Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb round steak, 1 inch thick, cut across grain into thin strips
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (canned may be substituted)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cold water

• 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained

• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained (or 1 16-oz can sliced peaches, drained)

• 2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles

Directions

1. 1

   In wok or skillet, cook beef and onion in oil until meat browns; about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add beef broth and mushrooms, cooking 5 minutes more.

3. 3

   Combine cornstarch, soy sauce and water. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

4. 4

   Stir in vegetables and fruit. Heat until hot.

5. 5

   Serve immediately with chow mein noodles.