Chinese Pepper Steak

Ingredients

·         1 pound beef top sirloin steak

·         1/4 cup soy sauce

·         1/4 cup beef broth

·         2 tablespoons white sugar

·         2 tablespoons cornstarch

·         1 clove minced garlic

·         1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh ginger

·         3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

·         1 onion, cut into 1-inch squares

·         1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

·         2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

·         1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

1.      Slice the steak into 1/2-inch thick slices across the grain.

2.      Heat 3 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and place the onion and sauté until translucent.

3.      Add the steak and garlic into the hot oil. Cook and stir until the beef is browned.

4.      Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Place in skillet.  Sauce will thicken.

5.      Stir in the tomatoes and green pepper. Cook and stir the mixture until the pepper has turned bright green and started to become tender, about 2-5 minutes.

6.      You can add a little more cornstarch and water to thicken as needed.