Pepper Steak

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups beef broth, divided
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (1 1/2 pound) boneless round steak, cut into strips
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 4 medium green bell peppers, cut into julienne strips
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Hot cooked rice

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup of the broth, soy sauce, ginger, sugar and pepper; set aside.
2. In a skillet or wok over medium-high heat, brown beef and garlic in oil.
3. Add peppers and tomatoes. Cook and stir until peppers are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir the soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Combine cornstarch with the remaining broth until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Serve over rice.