SLOW-COOKED PEPPER STEAK

Slow-Cooked Pepper Steak
posted by Sandee
serves 4-6

2 pounds round steak
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1-2 bell peppers, cut into strips
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
hot cooked rice

Cut beef into 3x1-inch strips; brown in oil. Place in crock pot. Combine soy sauce, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper; pour over beef. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Add tomatoes and peppers; cook 1 hour more. Combine water and cornstarch to make a paste; stir into slow cooker and cook on high until thickened. Serve over rice.