Chinese Cola Pepper Steak

Ingredients

 * 1 Tbs. plus 1 TSP. oil
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, or boneless top round, cut into thin strips
 * 2/3 cup beef stock
 * 2/3 cup green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
 * 2/3 cup celery, thinly sliced
 * 2 Tbs. plus 2 TSP. onions, thinly sliced
 * 1/2 cup cola type soda pop
 * 1-1/4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cut into wedges
 * 1 Tbs. plus 2 TSP. cornstarch
 * 2 TSP. soy sauce
 * 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
 * 2) Sauté meat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until brown. Stir in stock.
 * 3) Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, or until meat is tender.
 * 4) Stir in next 3 ingredients and 1/2 cup soda.
 * 5) Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
 * 6) Gently stir tomato wedges into meat.
 * 7) Combine cornstarch, remaining soda and soy sauce in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously.
 * 8) Stir mixture into meat and cook about 1 minute, or until thickened.
 * 9) Serve over hot rice.

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