Pepper Steak with Rice

Ingredients

3 cups hot cooked rice
1 pound lean beef round steak cut 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cup beef broth
1 cup sliced green onions including tops
2 green peppers, cut into strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 large fresh tomatoes, cut in eighths

Instructions

While rice is cooking, pound steak to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1/4 inch wide strips. Sprinkle meat with Paprika and let stand while preparing other ingredients. Using a large skillet, brown meet in butter. Add garlic and broth. Cover and let simmer 30 minutes. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Blend cornstarch, water, and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened - about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Makes 6 servings.