Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. top beef or sirloin steak (3/4 to 1-inch thick)
  • 1/4 c. salad oil
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 2 medium green peppers, cut into 3/4-inch strips
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 to 3 tsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • hot cooked rice

Method

  • Trim fat from meat; cut into strips, 2 x 1/4-inch.
  • Heat oil in large skillet.
  • Cook meat in oil, turning frequently, until brown. Stir in water, onion, garlic salt and ginger.
  • Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes for round steak, 5 to 8 for sirloin.
  • Add green pepper strips during last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • Blend cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce; stir into meat mixture.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Cut tomatoes into eighths; place on meat mixture.
  • Cover; cook on low just until tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Makes 4 or 5 servings.