Oriental Beef Strips
["1 lb. round steak, cut in thin strips", "cooking oil", "1 c. water", "2 Tbsp. soy sauce", "1 garlic clove", "1 c. carrots, sliced", "1 c. celery, sliced", "1/4 c. water", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/2 c. Parmesan cheese"]
["Cut meat into strips; brown in oil.", "Add water, soy sauce and garlic.", "Cook and simmer for 45 minutes.", "Add vegetables.", "Cover and continue cooking 20 minutes.", "Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.", "Add gradually to the meat mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.", "Stir in Parmesan cheese.", "Serve over rice."]
["cooking oil", "water", "soy sauce", "garlic", "carrots", "celery", "water", "cornstarch", "Parmesan cheese"]