Friday, July 16, 2010

Pepper Steak


1 lb beef top round steak
2 tsps olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1 can chopped tomato, drained or 2 medium tomatoes blanched, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tsps cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

*Slice the beef into 3 inch strips, 1/4 inch wide
*Heat 1 tsp olive oil on medium high and add onion, stirring until onion is tender, around 4 to 5 minutes
*Remove with a slotted spoon
*Add remaining oil and saute the beef until browned
*Remove with a slotted spook
*Add the broth, soy sauce, sugar and pepper to the skillet, stir well
*Return beef and onion to skillet and simmer for 30 minutes
*Add celery, bell pepper and tomatoes
*Cover and cook until celery and peppers are crisp/tender -- around 5 minutes
*Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water
*Stir into the skillet stirring constantly until thickened -- around 2 minutes

Serve over rice (I use brown rice).

Enjoy!!

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