2 lb. beef round steak, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tbsp. cooking fat
Water
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3 carrots, cut into strips
1 green pepper cut into 1-inch squares
1 c. sm. pieces cauliflower
1 c. sm. pieces broccoli
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, halved
1 can sliced water chestnuts
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
Cooked rice

Brown beef in cooking fat; add 1 cup water. Combine with soy sauce, pepper and garlic. Add to meat. Cover and cook slowly 45 minutes or until tender. Add carrots, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Cover and continue cooking 15 minutes.

Combine cornstarch and water. Use to thicken cooking liquid for gravy. Serve over cooked rice. Yield: 6-8 servings.

When round steak is partially frozen, then strips can be cut more easily.