Green Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef chuck or round steak, with fat trimmed
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. oil
1 c. green onions, sliced very thin
1 c. red or green peppers, cut in 1-inch squares
2 stalks celery, sliced very thin
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Preparation

With sharp knife, cut beef across grain into thin strips 1/8-inch thick.
Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger and beef; toss and set aside while cutting vegetables.
Brown meat over high heat until brown.
Taste meat.
If it is not tender, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes over low heat.
Turn up heat and add vegetables; toss until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.
Mix cornstarch with water; add to meat.
Stir and cook until thickened.
Add tomatoes; heat thoroughly.
Serves 4.