Mom'S Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs beef, not ground
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
4 celery ribs
2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

Preparation

Cut beef, onion, peppers, and celery into strips, about the size of a matchstick and 1/4 inch wide.
Melt butter in a stockpot over medium high heat. Brown the beef.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the stockpot. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 1 hour or more until meat is tender.
Add water as necessary if liquids evaporate too quickly.
Serve over white rice.