PEPPER STEAK

Serves 8
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: PEPPER STEAK

Ingredients

Ingredient

  • 3 lb BEEF SWISS STEAK, LEAN, RAW
  • COOKING SPRAY NONSTICK
  • 1⅔ c WATER
  • 3 oz TOMATO PASTE CANNED
  • 2 oz SOY SAUCE
  • 1 tbsp SUGAR GRANULATED
  • ¼ tsp PEPPER BLACK, GROUND
  • 1 tsp GARLIC POWDER
  • 1 tbsp CORNSTARCH
  • 7 Tbsp WATER COLD
  • 1 ½ c PEPPERS GREEN, FRESH, CHOPPED
  • 1 ½ c PEPPERS RED, FRESH, CHOPPED
  • 1 c ONIONS FRESH, CHOPPED

Instructions

Method:

  • Lightly spray cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Cut steaks into 1/2-inch strips; brown strips 5 minutes on med high heat turning frequently.
  • Place strips in 9 x 13 roasting pan.
  • Combine in skillet, water, tomato paste, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend well. Bring to a boil.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water; stir until smooth; add to sauce mixture. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour sauce evenly over beef strips in pan. Cover. Bake in a convection oven at 325 F. for 1-1/2 hours.
  • Add peppers and onions to pan. Stir to distribute vegetables. Cover with aluminum foil: bake 20 minutes or until beef is tender.