Pepper Steak Chinese Style

By lucy1955

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless beef round steak,1to 1 1/2 inches thick
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 taespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium green peppers,cored,seeded and cut in 1/4 inch lenght strips
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups hot beef broth

Preparation

Step 1

Trim steak of excess fat and place meat in freezer 15 minutes to make slicing easier.In medium mixing bowl,combine cornstarch,sugar,soy sauce and 1 tablespoon oil;mix until smooth.Slice steak across grain diagonally in thin strips,add to soy-sauce mixture,and stir well top coat.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy skillet or wok,add peppers and stir for 3 minutes,or until crisp tender;remove to warm platter.Add remaining oil,heat until hot and add meat,stir fry quickly,about 3 minutes,or until meat loses its pink color.Gradually add broth and bring to a boil,stirring until smooth and thickened.Add peppers,just to heat.Season with additional soy sauce,if desired.