Oriental Beef Strips (8 Servings)
- 21/2 lb loin sirloin steak or top round steak (boneless)
- 2 tablespoons peanut or corn oil
- 3 large green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 3 medium size onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 lb fresh tomatoes, cut into small pieces
- 1 can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes
- 1 slice ginger root
- 11/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 11/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Cut meat into strips 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches wide. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown meat (low - medium heat) until juice evaporates, about 12 minutes. Add peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes and stir about one minute. Add ginger root, sea salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 20 minutes over low heat. Add cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup warm water, stir until smooth. Add soy sauce and simmer about 3 minutes, or until sauce is thick and clear. Serve over steamed rice or Chow Mien noodles.