1 1/2 lb. sirloin steak
4 large green peppers
3 medium onions
5 scallions (green onions)
3 to 4 c. boiling water
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp. Accent (MSG, optional)
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. beef bouillon
3 tsbp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. soy sauce
3/4 c. cold water

Slice meat into 1-inch thick, 1/8-inch slices. Slice green peppers and pour boiling water over them and let stand for 3 minutes; drain and pour ice cold water over peppers and let stand for 5 minutes. Slice onions and scallions, set aside. Fry meat in oil until brown, approx. 5 minutes; add peppers (drained), onions and scallions and simmer for 5 minutes. Add chopped garlic, salt and pepper, continuing simmering for 5 minutes.

Dissolve 1 bouillon cube in 3/4 cup hot water; set aside. Add sugar and Accent (optional) and simmer 3 minutes; add bouillon mixture and simmer 5 minutes. Take cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water and mix slowly into above ingredients. Simmer approx. 5 minutes more; add soy sauce for flavor. Serve with or over rice.

Serves 4.

Submitted by: Michelle Kirk