Sukiyaki

By McLean

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 lbs. boneless sirloin steak
• 1 large onion
• 4 stalks celery
• 1/2 lb. mushrooms
• 6 scallions
• 1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts and/or bamboo shoots
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 lb. fresh spinach leaves, cleaned and coarsely torn

Preparation

Step 1

Cut meat and vegetables, except spinach, into thin slices and arrange decoratively on a plate. Cook just before serving.

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Brown meat slices quickly. Put to one side. Add onion, celery, mushrooms and scallions. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add water chestnuts, water, bouillon, sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Add spinach, cover pan and cook 2 minutes. Stir.

Serve with rice.