Ingredients

1-1/2 cups julienned green pepper3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup apple juice1/4 cup cold waterHot cooked rice

Preparation

In a wok or skillet, stir-fry green peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm.

Season the beef with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, stir-fry the beef and garlic in remaining oil for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.

Combine the cornstarch, apple juice and water until smooth; stir into the beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return the vegetables to the pan; heat through. Serve over the rice.