Pepper Steak

I remember one of my aunts making pepper steak a lot and it was a treat to have.  We usually eat it with rice.

Pepper Steak

Ingredients

1 lb beef steak, chuck or round
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water
1/4 cup salad oil
1 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup red or green peppers, cut into 1 inch squares
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Directions 

Cut beef into thin strip, 1/8 inch thick

Combine soy sauce, garlic and ginger.  Add beef.  Toss and set aside while preparing vegetables.

Heat oil in large frying pan or wok.  Add beef and toss over high heat until browned.  Taste meat.  If it is not tender, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes over low heat.

Turn heat up and add onions, peppers and celery.  Toss until vegetables are tender crisp, about 10 minutes.

Mix cornstarch with water.  Add to pan, stir and cook until thickened.

Add tomatoes and heat through.