Chinese Cola Pepper Steak

Chinese Cola Pepper Steak

Prep: 15 min, Cook: 30 min.

1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, or boneless top round, cut into thin
strips
2/3 cup beef stock
2/3 cup green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
2/3 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cola type soda pop
1-1/4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cut into wedges
1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. soy sauce
4 cups hot cooked rice

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet or
Dutch oven over medium high heat.

Sauté meat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until brown.

Stir in stock. Cover, reduce heat to low and
simmer 15 minutes, or until meat is tender.

Stir in next 3 ingredients and 1/2 cup soda.

Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Do not overcook.

Gently stir tomato wedges into meat.

Combine cornstarch, remaining soda and soy sauce
in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Shake vigorously. Stir mixture into meat and
cook about 1 minute, or until thickened.

Serve over hot rice.