1 lb. beef chuck, cut into thin strips
1/4 c. oil
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. water
1 c. chopped onion
1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. cornstarch
cooked rice

In frying pan, brown beef in hot oil. Add garlic; cover and simmer until yellow. Add soy sauce and 1/4 c. water; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add vegetables. Cook 10 minutes. Stir in cornstarch blended with rest of cup of water. Serve over hot fluffy rice.