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Heat a wok pan or large frying pan over high heat.
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Add the two tablespoons oil.
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Add the beef strips, chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, onion powder, chipotle chile powder, granulated garlic, and salt (to taste) into the hot wok or frying pan.
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Stir to keep the meat and spices moving around the pan until the meat is just barely cooked through and browned on all sides.
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Dont over-cook.
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Remove meat mixture from pan and set aside.
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Reserve cooking juices and oil remaining in pan.
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Immediately add the onions to the pan.
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Stir fry for 1 minute.
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As with the meat, make sure to keep stirring to keep the onions moving around the pan.
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Add the peppers and garlic.
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Stir fry for another 2 minutes.
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Add the baby corn on the cob.
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Continue to stir fry for an additional 2 or 3 minutes, just until vegetables are crisp tender.
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Turn down heat to medium low.
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Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup chicken stock, mixing with fork or small whisk until smooth.
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Set aside.
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Pour the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock over the vegetables in the wok and give everything a few stirs.
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Add the meat back to the wok with the vegetables.
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Stir quickly to combine.
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Pour the cornstarch/chicken stock mixture over the meat and vegetables.
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Continue stirring and cooking just until the sauce thickens.
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Turn off heat.
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Squeeze the juice of 2 lime wedges over the stir fry mixture.
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Mix lightly to blend.
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Serve over prepared rice (recipe below).
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Suggested toppings: remaining lime wedges, shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro.
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For the rice: Rinse the rice under cool running water until water runs clear.
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Place rice, chicken stock, and tomato bouillon in a sauce pot.
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Stir to blend in the bouillon.
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Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
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Place cover on pot and reduce heat to low.
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Cook rice until done, about 15-20 minutes.
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Add cilantro and lightly stir together.
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Note: A packet (1.5 ounces) of chipotle flavored taco seasoning may be used in place of the herbs and spices in the stir-fry mixture.