Chinese Pepper Steak

My mom gave me this recipe and all I can say is yummm. It is easy to make and is done by the time your rice is finished cooking. Try it, let me know what you think!


1.5 lbs sirloin steak; sliced thin
2 green bell peppers; cut into bite-sized pieces
1 yellow onion; cut into bite-sized pieces
1 can diced tomatoes; drained
2 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used much less than this)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch
4 tablespoons soy sauce

Heat oil in a large skillet until very hot. Add the meat and stir-fry until nicely browned. Add the onion, water, garlic salt, and ginger. Bring mixture to a boil, cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers, cover, and cook about 5 more minutes, or until the peppers are tender. Add the tomatoes.
Combine the sugar, corn starch, and soy sauce in a bowl and whisk together until well combined. Add this mixture to the meat and pepper mixture and bring to a boil. Continue to cook, uncovered, until the sauce thickens.
Serve over steamed rice.