Stir Fry Beef

1 lb. boneless beef sirloin, trimmed and sliced across the grain in ¼" strips

3 Tbs. water

1½ Tbs. cornstarch

2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin (I use minced garlic)

1 red bell pepper (½ lb.) seeded & sliced in ¼" strips

1 pkg. (16 oz.) stir-fry vegetables

3 Tbs. vegetable oil

1 med. white onion cut in julienne strips

Place beef in small bowl. Add water, 1 Tbs. at a time, working in with hands until water is absorbed into beef. Sprinkle cornstarch over beef and work in with hands to coat all pieces. Microwave the vegetables on high for 5 minutes with 2 Tbs. of water. Heat nonstick wok or large nonstick skillet on high about 2 minutes. Add vegetable oil; swirl to coat pan (oil should smoke slightly.) Stir fry pepper & onion & remove to a plate. Add beef and garlic to pan, stir fry 2 minutes. Add vegetables, pepper & onion; stir fry to heat through 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat.