Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium or GF if you prefer)

2 tablespoons Sugar

1 tablespoon Corn Starch

1 teaspoon grated fresh Ginger

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

1 lb beef Top Sirloin Steak (cut into bite-size pieces)

1 cup Red Onion (cut into 1-inch squares)

1 Green Bell Pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)

1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (halved)

Hot cooked Rice

Sliced Grene Onion (for garnish - optional)

1. Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a brown until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add steak in a single layer and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Cook in batches if required.

4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the onion to the pan.

5. Cook, stirring until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.

6. Add bell pepper.

7. Cook, stirring until it turns bright green and starts to become tender, about 2 minutes.

8. Add beef, tomatoes, and soy sauce mixture to the pan.

9. Cook, stirring until heated through and sauce is thickened and bubbly about 5 minutes.

10. Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onion.