Beef Stir Fry with Romaine

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. beef, cut in strips
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. salt
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• 1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
• 3 Tbsp. salad oil
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts (8oz.)
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions


• 4 cup romaine lettuce, 1 in. pieces
• 4 cup hot rice, optional

Directions:

Cut beef into strips. Combine water, cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt and bouillon cube in bowl, mix well. Heat salad oil in wok or electric skillet until medium hot.

Add beef strips, stir in and fry for 2 minutes or until browned. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, green onions, stir for 2 minutes, add romaine and stir well. Add bowl of liquids. Stir and cook until sauce is thickened.

Makes 4-6 servings. May be served over rice.

By Robin from Washington, IA