Oriental Beef Strips
["2 lb. round steak", "2 Tbsp. fat", "1/3 c. soy sauce", "1 clove garlic, minced (optional)", "3 carrots, cut in thin strips", "2 green peppers, cut in 1-inch cubes", "2 green onions, cut in 1-inch cubes", "1/2 lb. mushrooms, halved", "1 (8 oz.) water chestnuts, sliced", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 c. water"]
["Cut steak in 1-inch strips (1/8 x 3-inches).", "Brown in heavy skillet; add water to browned steak.", "Combine other ingredients and add to pan, except cornstarch.", "Cover tightly and cook slowly for 45 minutes until meat is tender.", "Thicken with cornstarch."]
["steak", "fat", "soy sauce", "clove garlic", "carrots", "green peppers", "green onions", "mushrooms", "water chestnuts", "cornstarch", "water"]