Ingredients

  • 1l b. beef chuck or round, fat trimmed
  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground
  • 1/4 c. salad oil
  • 1 c. green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. red or green pepper, cut in 1-inch squares
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Method

  • Cut beef
  • across
  • grain
  • into
  • thin strips.
  • Combine soy sauce, garlic and
  • ginger;
  • add beef.
  • Toss and set aside while preparing vegetables.
  • Heat
  • oil
  • in
  • large frypan or wok.
  • Add beef and toss over high heat until brown; lower heat and simmer for 30 or 40 minutes, then turn heat up.
  • Add vegetables.
  • Toss vegetables until
  • tender
  • and
  • crisp,
  • about
  • 10
  • minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with water.
  • Add
  • to pan; stir and cook until thick. Add tomatoes and heat thoroughly.