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.