Shelly's Recipe

SPICY PEPPER STEAK

Category: Steaks - Beef

1 1/2 lbs chuck or round steak, sliced thin across the grain

Marinade
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/3 cup salad oil
1 1/2 cups sliced green, red and yellow bell peppers
1 cup celery, sliced fine
1 cup sliced green onions
1 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup water
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup diced tomatoes

Combine first 4 ingredients and most of the oil. Add the beef strips, toss to blend and let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Strain the meat from the marinade and set aside.

Heat remaining oil in a large pan and add beef and toss over high heat until beef is well browned. (If meat is not tender, add a little water and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes.) Remove meat and set aside.

Add vegetables except tomatoes. Turn up the heat and toss the vegetables, cooking until tender-crisp. Add meat. Mix cornstarch and water and add to the pan. Cook, stirring steadily, until thickened, add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Reheat. Serve over cooked rice or noodles. Serves 4.