Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. beef top round or sirloin steak, 1-inch thick
1 medium onion, cut into thin slices
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 to 3 tsp. sugar (optional)

Preparation

Serve with rice.
Cut beef into 1/4-inch strips (partially frozen beef, slices easier).
Heat oil in large skillet.
Add beef and cook about 5 minutes, turning frequently, or until brown.
Stir in water, onion, garlic salt and ginger.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes.
Add green pepper last 5 minutes of simmering.
While beef simmers, cook rice as directed on package.