pepper steak

by Diana

3 c hot cooked rice
1 lb lean beef round steak, cut 1/2 thick
1 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 c beef broth
1 c sliced green onions, including tops
2 green peppers, cut into strips
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c each water and soy sauce
2 large fresh tomatoes, cut in eighths

While rice is cooking, pound steak to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1/4 inch wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika and allow to stand while preparing the other ingredients. Using a large skillet, brown meat in butter. Add garlic and broth. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes more, blend cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir. Serve over rice.

Makes 6 servings.