Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 lb. tender lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 c. sliced green pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef bouillon and water (to equal 2 c.)
1/2 c. Burgundy
1 Tbsp. cornstarch (optional)
1/4 c. water (optional)
cooked rice

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in oil in skillet. Add beef and brown on all sides. Add mushrooms, green pepper, black pepper, salt, tomato paste and bouillon. Blend well.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook, covered, for 45 minutes or until beef is tender. Add Burgundy.
Heat through. If desired, thicken with cornstarch dissolved in water. Serve over rice.