Serves 4

Ingredients:

* 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin OR top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
* 1/4 c dry sherry
* 1/4 c low-sodium soy sauce
* 1 tbsp. cornstarch
* 3 tbsps. vegetable oil, divided
* 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
* 1 6-oz. package frozen pea pods, defrosted
* 4 c. lettuce, thinly sliced
* Crisp chow mein noodles (optional)
* Red bell pepper slices (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut beef steak into 1/8-inch thick strips.
2. Combine sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch; pour over strips, stirring to coat.
3. Heat 2 tbsps. oil in wok over medium high heat.
4. Add mushrooms and pea pods; reserve.
5. Drain marinade from beef and reserve.
6. Add remaining oil to wok. Stir-fry beef strips (1/2 at a time), 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Return vegetables, beef and marinade to wok; cook and stir until sauce thickens.
8. Serve beef mixture over lettuce. Garnish if desired.