This pepper steak has a twist different than most recipes. It is made with the traditional ingredients and also canned tomatoes, which give it a nice sauce to serve with the rice or egg noodles.
3 T. cornstarch
1/2 c. beef both or stock
1 T. soy sauce
1/2 t. garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves , minced
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4 inch thick
1 large green or red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large can of diced tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste
Stir the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and garlic powder in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
Cook the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the pepper and onion, cook until onion and pepper is cooked.
Stir in the cornstarch mixture stir, and then add in tomatoes. Stir. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer between 30-45 minutes.
Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice.