Garlicky beef with peppers

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef round; 1/2 inch thick
1tablespoonMargarine from soybean oil
1smallOnion; chopped
4Cloves garlic; finely chopped
1teaspoonDried thyme
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
2Bell peppers; cut into 1/4\"strips
¼cupDry red wine
2tablespoonsCornstarch
1cupBeef broth; cold
6cupsCooked rice; hot

Directions

Trim fat from beef steak. Cut beef with grain into 2 inch strips; cut strips diagonally across grain into ¼ inch slices.

Melt margarine in nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in margarine about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in beef and bell peppers. Cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink.

Stir in wine; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir cornstarch into broth until dissolved; stir into beef mixture. Cook over med-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve over rice.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 407 by James and Susan Kirkland <kirkland@...> on Dec 27, 1997