Chinese Pepper Steak

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef round steak
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 red or green bell peppers, cut into strips
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
• 4 scallions, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Trim fat from steak; slice into thin strips.
2. Combine steak, garlic, salt, pepper, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar in a slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on LOW about 4 hours.
4. Turn control to HIGH. Add tomato and bell peppers.
5. Dissolve cornstarch in water in small bowl; stir into steak mixture.
6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.
7. Stir in bean sprouts. Sprinkle with onions.
8. Serve with rice.