Beef Chow Mein

3/4 pound Round/rump steak
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Sugar
8 Fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound Bean sprouts
6 ounces Bamboo shoots (can)
3 Green onions (scallions)
2-4 stalks celery
2 cups Beef stock
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Sesame oil
2 cups chow mein noodles
Deep frying oil

Slice beef about 1 inch long 1/2 inch wide and as thin as possible. Mix the salt, sugar and soy sauce together and mix well, then ad the beef and marinate for at least one hour, longer for more flavor. Wash and slice the mushrooms, including stems. Slice the bamboo into thin strips (if not already); slice the scallions and celery into 1 inch pieces; soak, rinse and drain the bean sprouts. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and beef stock together.

Drain the beef reserving the marinade. Heat the sesame oil and stir fry the beef for 4 to 5 minutes. Ad the cornstarch mixture and remaining marinade, bring to a boil stirring constantly; ad the vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Place noodles on plate, top with beef mixture.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PFORSTER4.