Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef chuck, fat trimmed or 1 lb beef, round fat trimmed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 cup red bell peppers (or use a combination of both) or 1 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares (or use a combination of both)
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

Method

  • Slice beef across grain into thin strips, about 1/8-inch-thick.
  • Combine soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; add beef. Toss and set aside while preparing vegetables.
  • Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add beef and stir-fry over high heat until browned. Check beef for tenderness. If it is not tender, reduce heat to low heat and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  • Turn heat up and add green onion, peppers, and celery. Stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with water. Add to pan; stir and cook until thickened.
  • Add tomatoes and heat through.