Asian Pepper Steak , slow-cooker recipe

3 lbs beef sirloin
3 tbls. cornstarch, for dusting meat
3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
2 tbls. ginger, grated
1 large onion, sliced
3 red bell peppers, sliced
3 yellow bell peppers, sliced
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
4 tbls. brown sugar
3/4 cup light soy sauce
ground black pepper , to taste
2 cups of cooked rice ( can use white or brown )

In a large skillet, sear the meat in some EVOO until nice and brown on both sides. Remove the steak to a cutting board and slice the steak into 1 inchh thick strips. Place the sliced steak into a crock-pot bowl, then dust the meat with cornstarch and mix the meat aroung until there is no more visible cornstarch. Add the remaining ingredients, except rice, to the crock- pot , then place a lid on top and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. When ready , serve over the cooked rice.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNAGIO2.