1 cl Garlic minced

3 tb Soy sauce

2 tb Dry sherry

7 oz Jar whole straw mushrooms,

Drained 1 tb Sugar

2 tb Sliced almonds

1 lb Sirloin steak, cut into 2"

Long paper thin strips 2 ts Cornstarch

2 tb Soy sauce

1 tb Vegetable oil

1 cn (8 oz) sliced water

Chestnuts, drained 3 c Fresh broccoli florets, cut

In 1" pieces 1 sm Onion, cut into slivers

1 Red bell pepper, cut into

Strips Hot cooked rice, if desired In shallow bowl,combine garlic,soy sauce,sherry and sugar; blend well.Add meat strips;stir to coat well.Let stand 30 minutes;drain,reserving marinade. In large skillet,heat oil.Add meat strips;cook over high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.Stir in broccoli and onion;cook until crisp tender.Stir in reserved marinade;add remaining ingredients.Cook until mixture becomes slightly thickened.Serve over cooked rice,if desired.Makes 4 to 6 servings.