Beef Oriental(For Diabetics) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean round steak (1/4-inch thick)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 crushed garlic clove
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
3/4 c. raw carrot strips (3 x 1/4-inch)
1/2 c. celery, sliced diagonally
1 c. green onion, sliced diagonally
1 c. green pepper, sliced diagonally
2 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
1 to 1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water

Preparation

If time allows, partially freeze meat for easier slicing. Remove visible fat around outside of meat.
Cut meat into thin strips, 3/4-inch long and 1/8-inch thick.
Heat oil in large frying pan.
Brown meat strips, stirring with wooden spoon.
Add 1 1/2 cups hot water, beef bouillon cube, soy sauce, garlic and black pepper.
Cover and simmer slowly for 40 minutes.