Ingredients:
•    12 ounces beef round steak
•    1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
•    2 tablespoons lemon juice
•    4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
•    1/2 teaspoon salt
•    1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions
1. Using a cutting board and sharp knife, cut round steak across the grain into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long.
2. In a medium glass-mixing bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, salt and pepper.
3. Add beef strips and stir to coat with the marinade sauce. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours.
4. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil 1 to 2 minutes or until hot.
5. Drain marinade. Put beef in skillet, stir and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is thoroughly browned.
 
The acid in a marinade helps tenderize meat. If you don’t have lemon juice, try substituting tomato, lime or grapefruit juice; vinegar; yogurt; milk; or buttermilk. Marinades also add flavor. Try adding herbs such as marjoram, thyme, and rosemary for more flavor variations.