PEPPER STEAK

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Provided by Linda Griffith

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, trimmed and cut 3/4 in. thick
2 Tbsp vegetable oil , divided
salt and ground pepper to taste
2 medium bell peppers, diced
1 medium onion chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 c beef broth
1/4 c water
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 can(s) (14.5oz) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

1. Cut steak in half and then crosswise into 1/8 inch thick strips. In large nonstick skillet, heat one tbs.of the oil over medium high heat. Add beef; cook and stir two to three minutes or until browned. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; season with salt and pepper and set aside. In the same skillet, over medium high heat, heat remaining tbs. of oil. Add bell peppers, onion and garlic. Cook and stir two or three minutes or until tender. In a medium bowl, combine broth, water, cornstarch and soy sauce, and add to the skillet. Pour in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Return beef to skillet and cook until heated through. Serve over rice.