Pepper Steak

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 1/2 lb. tender lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 1/2 c. sliced green pepper
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef bouillon and water (to equal 2 c.)
• 1/2 c. Burgundy
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (optional)
• 1/4 c. water (optional)
• cooked rice