SPICED PEPPER STEAK

1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut into strips about 1 x 3-inches

2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 large onion, chopped

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with

Juic green chiles

2 medium green bell peppers, seeded

and cut into strips

1/4 cup cold water blended with 1

tablespoon cornstarch

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; brown beef strips quickly. Drain beef and place in bean pot then top with onion. Combine soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, and ginger; pour over beef and onion. Cover your Celebrating Home bean pot; cook at 350 degrees setting for 2 hours. Add tomatoes and green bell peppers; cook 1 hour longer. Stir cornstarch mixture into the pot; cook on HIGH setting until thickened. Serves 6.