(Chicken can be used instead of beef).

2 lbs. round steak
2 tbsp. salad oil
Water
1/3 c. soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3 carrots
2 green peppers, cut in 1 inch sqs.
8 scallions, cut in 1 1/2 inch lengths
1/2 lb. mushrooms, halved
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, halved
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water

Cut steak into strips (partially frozen steak cut easier). Brown strips in hot oil. Pour off dripping, measure and add water to make 1 cup. Combine with soy sauce, sugar, pepper and garlic - add to meat Cover, simmer 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut carrots lengthwise into strips and cut strips in half. Add carrot, peppers, scallions, mushrooms and water chestnut to meat. Cover and continue cooking 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water and use to thicken cooking liquid for sauce.