Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb beef top round steak (cut 1 inch thick)
  • 2 tsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced thin)
  • ¼ cup light soy sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • 1 stalk celery (sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced thin)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced thin)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (drained)
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Instruction

  • Cut the beef top round steak to 3 inch by ¼ inch strips.
  • In a skillet, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add in garlic and onion and cook while stirring approx 4 to 5 minutes or until the onion becomes tender.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the contents of the skillet to a dish and set aside for later.
  • Add 1 tsp of olive oil to the skillet, add beef and saute until beef is browned.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a dish and set aside for later.
  • In the same skillet, add soy sauce, beef broth, ground pepper, and sugar. Stir to mix well.
  • Add in the garlic, onion, and beef.
  • Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, celery, green, yellow, and red bell peppers.
  • Cover and cook approx 5 minutes or until the bell peppers and celery are tender but crisp.
  • In a small bowl, add cold water, and cornstarch and stir to dissolve the cornstarch.
  • Stir the cornstarch water into the skillet contents, stirring for approx 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.