Pepper Steak

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beef round steak

1 tablespoon shortening

1 (16-oz.) can tomatoes

1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 small clove of garlic, minced

2 teaspoons beef flavored gravy base

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Directions

Cut meat into 2-inch strips. In medium skillet, brown meat strips in hot shortening. Drain off excess fat. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Add reserved tomato liquid, onion slices, garlic clove, beef flavored gravy base, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and dash pepper to browned meat strips. Cover tightly and simmer mixture over low heat for 50 minutes. Stir in green pepper strips and tomatoes; cook meat mixture covered until green pepper is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Serve over steamed rice.