Chinese Beef And Tomatoes

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHINESE BEEF AND TOMATOES

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 md Tomatoes
2 tablespoon Oil
2 pound Flank steak
1 md Green pepper -- sliced
3 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 md Onion -- sliced
2 tablespoon Dry sherry
1 Beef bouillon cube
10 milliliter Garlic -- minced
3/4 cup Boiling water
1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
2 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper
2 tablespoon Cold water

Thinly slice beef on the diagonal (for easy slicing,place meat in the freezer
until slightly frozen);place in a snug-fitting bowl.Combine soy
sauce,sherry,garlic,and black pepper;pour over meat,tossing to coat
completely.Cover and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours.
In a large skillet or wok,heat oil. Add green pepper and onion saute for 2
minutes.Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water. Add beef and marinate.Bring
to boiling point.Reduce heat and simmer,covered for 8 minutes.Blend cornstarch
with cold water. Stir into mixture in skillet.Cook and stir until
thickened.Cut tomatoes into wedges;add to skillet;stir gently.Cover and
simmer, just until tomatoes are hot,about 3 minutes.Serve hot over rice with
scallions,if desired.Serves 6 to 8.



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