Green Pepper Steak

Source: Doris
Servings: 4

• 1 lb. beef chuck or round
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp. ground)
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 cup green onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup red or green peppers
• 2 stalks celery, sliced thin
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

1. Cut beef across the grain into 1/8" thick slices
2. Combine soy, garlic, ginger.  Add beef.
3. Heat oil and brown beef.  Cook until tender, 30-40 minutes, over low heat.
4. Turn heat up and add veggies. Toss until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.
5. Mix cornstarch with cold water. Add to pan, stir and cook until thickened.
6. Add tomatoes and heat through.

*For 8 servings, double the ingredients, but reduce the water to 1 3/4 cups.  Add another 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch.