Pepper Steak

• 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large green bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Cut steak into 2-in. x 1/8-in. strips. In a large skillet or wok, brown steak in oil. Add garlic, ginger, salt if desired and pepper; cook 1 minute. Remove meat and keep warm. Add green pepper and onions to skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Dissolve bouillon in hot water; add to skillet with water chestnuts. Combine cornstarch, soy sauce, cold water and sugar; stir into skillet. Add meat. Cook and stir until mixture boils; cook and stir 2 minutes more.