Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef steak, cut in thin strips
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 to 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. water (more may need to be added)
1 c. green pepper, cut in thin strips
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tomatoes (optional), cut in eighths

Preparation

Brown beef in hot oil. Add garlic and cook until yellow. Add soy sauce, salt and 1/4 cup water. Lower heat and cook for approximately 45 minutes (check to see if more liquid is needed). Add vegetables, except tomatoes, and cook for 15 minutes.