Pepper Steak
["1 1/4 lb. beef top round or sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)", "2 medium green peppers, cut into strips (3/4-inch wide)", "2 Tbsp. soy sauce", "uncooked instant rice", "2 or 3 tsp. sugar (optional)", "1/4 c. vegetable oil", "1 c. water", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 medium onion, cut in 1/4-inch slices", "1/2 tsp. garlic salt", "2 medium tomatoes", "1/4 tsp. ground ginger"]
["Trim fat from beef.", "Cut beef into strips (2 x 2 x 1/4-inch). Heat oil in a large skillet.", "Add beef; cook, turning frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes.", "Stir in water, onion, garlic salt and ginger; heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes for round steak, 5 to 8 minutes for sirloin.", "Add green pepper strips during last 5 minutes of simmering.", "While beef simmers, cook instant rice as directed on package for 4 servings. Blend cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce; stir into beef mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.", "Boil and stir 1 minute.", "Cut each tomato into eighths and place on beef mixture. Cover; cook over low heat just until tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes.", "Serve with rice.", "Makes 4 servings, 760 calories per serving."]
["beef top round", "green peppers", "soy sauce", "rice", "sugar", "vegetable oil", "water", "cornstarch", "onion", "garlic salt", "tomatoes", "ground ginger"]