Italian Beef Strips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless beef sirloin, trimmed of fat, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules or 1 teaspoon beef base
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (1 lb) bag frozen peppers and onions, thawed, drained

Preparation

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add beef; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until browned.
In medium bowl, mix tomato paste, 1 cup water, the beef bouillon and red pepper flakes.
Add tomato mixture and vegetables to skillet.
Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.