Grandma Helen'S Chinese Beef Skillet
["1 lb. top round steak, cut in 1/2 inch strips", "4 Tbsp. cooking oil", "1/4 c. chopped onions", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1 c. water", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "2 c. sliced celery", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. Oriental pea pods", "1 (4 oz.) c. sliced water chestnuts", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/2 c. water", "3 Tbsp. soy sauce"]
["Slice", "beef", "in", "very thin strips (easier when slightly frozen).", "Preheat", "frypan", "on", "medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add", "oil", "and", "stir.", "Fry\thalf", "of", "beef\tuntil brown; remove. Brown", "remainder in onion and garlic.", "Return browned beef to pan. Add celery; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, then add", "pea pods and water chestnuts until tender.", "Transfer meat and", "vegetables to serving dish.", "Combine cornstarch with 1/2 cup of", "water", "and soy", "sauce;", "stir", "into pan juices.", "Cook, stirring", "until mixture thickens.", "Pour over meat and vegetables.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["cooking oil", "onions", "clove garlic", "water", "salt", "pepper", "celery", "Oriental pea pods", "water chestnuts", "cornstarch", "water", "soy sauce"]