Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef chuck or round steak, cut in thin strips
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. water
1 c. green pepper, cut in 1-inch strips
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. cornstarch plus 1 c. water
2 tomatoes or 1 large can tomatoes

Preparation

Brown meat in hot oil.
Add garlic and cook until yellow.
Add soy sauce, salt and 1/4 cup water.
Cook for 45 minutes.
Add vegetables.
Cook 10 minutes.
Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1 cup water.
Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Serve over rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings.