Beef Chow Mein

Ingredients:
3/4 lb Round steak
1 Tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Sugar
8 Fresh mushrooms (optional)
1/2 lb Bean sprouts
6 oz Bamboo shoots (can)
3 ea Green onions (scallions)
2 cup Beef stock
2 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Sesame oil
2 cup dried egg noodles
Deep frying oil

Methods:
1) Cut beef about 1” long ½” wide and as thin as possible. Mix the salt, sugar and soy sauce together and mix well, then add the beef and marinate for at least one hour.

2) Wash and slice the mushrooms, including stems. Slice the bamboo into thin strips; slice the scallions into 1” pieces; soak, rinse and drain the bean sprouts.

3) In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and beef stock together. Drain the beef reserving the marinade. Heat the sesame oil and stir-fry the beef for 4 to 5 minutes.

4) Add the cornstarch mixture and remaining marinade, bring to a boil stirring constantly; add the vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes longer.

5) Cook noodles in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes; drain thoroughly. Deep fry as needed draining on absorbent paper. Place cooked noodles on a plate or serving platter, top with beef mixture.