La Choy Bamboo Beef

Maureen in MA's Note:

This is from the La Choy Collection of Favorite Recipes, and a dish that both my husband and I enjoy. It is easy to make, healthy, and easy clean-up.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb round steak , 1 inch thick, cut across grain into thin strips
• 1 small onion , sliced
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• ½ cup beef broth
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms , sliced (canned may be substituted)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ 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. In wok or skillet, cook beef and onion in oil until meat browns; about 5 minutes.
2. Add beef broth and mushrooms, cooking 5 minutes more.
3. Combine cornstarch, soy sauce and water. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Stir in vegetables and fruit. Heat until hot.
5. Serve immediately with chow mein noodles.