CHINESE PEPPER STEAK

1 1/2 lb. sliced steak or pepper steak
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 cup salad oil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 green peppers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup chopped celery
2 medium fresh tomatoes (or 1 large can tomatoes, drained)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Hot cooked rice (for serving)

Marinate meat in soy sauce, oil and garlic for 40 to 60 minutes.

Brown meat in hot skillet for 5 minutes.

Add green pepper, onion and celery and saute 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes, stir. Simmer until fork tender.

Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water; add to skillet and cook, while stirring, until thickened.

Serve on rice.