Stir-Fried Beef And Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Trim fat from beef; cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips. Cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices.
2. 2
   Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, salt and pepper in a glass bowl.
3. 3
   Refrigerate 30 minutes. Mix chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and the sugar.
4. 4
   Heat in wok or large skillet until hot.
5. 5
   Add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; rotate to coat.
6. 6
   Add onion and garlic; stir-fry until garlic is brown.
7. 7
   Add beef; stir-fry until beef is brown, about 3 minutes. Remove beef from wok.
8. 8
   Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; rotate to coat.
9. 9
   Add tomatoes; stir-fry 30 seconds.
10. 10
    Stir in 1/2 cup beef broth; heat to boiling.
11. 11
    Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring until thickened.
12. 12
    Add peppers and beef.
13. 13
    Stir-fry 30 seconds.
14. 14
    Yields 6 servings.