1 1/2 lbs. beef chuck or round steak

MARINADE:

1 c. slice celery
1 c. sliced green onion
1 tbsp. green onion
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 c. water
1 c. diced tomatoes
1/3 c. soy sauce
1 clove garlic (pressed)
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 c. salad oil (divided half)
1 1/2 c. green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

Cut beef across grain into strips. Mix marinade well. Pour over beef strips in a bowl. Let set for 1/2 hour at room temperature. Add remaining oil to microwave safe browning dish. Preheat oil at high power about 1 minute. Stain beef and reserve marinade. Add beef strips to oil. Microwave uncovered, at high power for 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, bell peppers and celery. Stir. Microwave covered at medium power for 6 minutes. Stir well. Microwave on medium for 4-5 minutes, stir and add onions. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water, add to beef mixture. Stir to coat beef and vegetables. Microwave uncovered at high power for 3 minutes, stir once during cooking time, add tomatoes. Microwave for another minute until heated through. Serves 4.