Quick Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. oil
dash of pepper
1 lb. lean sirloin or flank steak, cut diagonally into thin strips
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 1/4 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. Minute instant brown rice

Preparation

Range Top:
Mix cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and pepper in a bowl; stir in beef.
Cover and let stand at least 15 minutes to marinate.
Heat remaining oil in skillet.
Add beef, green peppers and garlic; cook and stir until meat is brown and peppers are crisp-tender.
Add 1 1/4 cups hot water; cook and stir to loosen brown particles and bring mixture to a boil.
Stir in rice; simmer 5 minutes.
Cover; remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Stir before serving.
Makes 4 servings.