Pepper Steak

Take a less expensive portion of steak and cook slowly to make it tender. Great flavor!

• 1½ Lbs round steak, cut into thin strips
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips
• 4 tomatoes, cut into eighths, or 1 1-pound can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 Lb can bean sprouts, drained
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ cup cold water

1. Brown steak in cooking pot on range unit over medium heat. Transfer cooking pot to heating base using hot pads.
2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, onion, salt, pepper, ginger, sugar and soy sauce. Pour over steak. Cover and slow cook at LO (# 3) for 6 to 8 hours or Med (# 4) for 4 to 5 hours.
3. Add green peppers, tomatoes, and bean sprouts, stir to blend. Slow cook an additional hour. Just before serving, increase heat to HI (# 5). Combine cornstarch and water. Gradually add to pepper steak, stirring until thickened. Reduce to Keep Warm (#2) for serving.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.