Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 large green pepper, cut into strips1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup cold waterHot cooked noodles or rice
Preparation
Cut beef into 3x1-in. strips. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the onion, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, ginger and pepper; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, for 5-6 hours. Add tomatoes and green pepper; cook on low until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour longer.
Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until thickened, 20-30 minutes. Serve with noodles or rice.
