Green Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1l b. beef chuck or round, fat trimmed
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground
1/4 c. salad oil
1 c. green onions, thinly sliced
1 c. red or green pepper, cut in 1-inch squares
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Preparation

Cut beef
across
grain
into
thin strips.
Combine soy sauce, garlic and
ginger;
add beef.
Toss and set aside while preparing vegetables.
Heat
oil
in
large frypan or wok.
Add beef and toss over high heat until brown; lower heat and simmer for 30 or 40 minutes, then turn heat up.
Add vegetables.
Toss vegetables until
tender
and
crisp,
about
10
minutes.
Mix cornstarch with water.
Add
to pan; stir and cook until thick. Add tomatoes and heat thoroughly.