Mandarin Beef with Rice - serves 4

2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp dried hot peppers
1/8 tsp ginger, ground
1/2 lb boneless beef sirloins, cut in thick strips
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 ounce can bamboo shoots, rinsed, drained, and cut into julienne strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/3 cup green onions, sliced
2 cups rice, cooked

In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients; mix well.
Add beef and stirring to coat. Cover. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and marinade, and stir-fry until meat is no longer pink.
Remove meat from skillet; set aside. Add vegetables. Stir-fry until tender-crisp.
Return beef to skillet. Stir-fry until heated. Serve over rice.