Tomato Beef Stir-Fry

Directions

Cut each tomato into 6 wedges.

Cut pepper into 1 inch squares.

Cut celery into ¼ inch slanted slices.

Cut beef into 1½ inch wide strips with the grain, then cut into ⅛ inch slices across the grain.

In a bowl, stir together cornstarch, soy, sherry, and water.

Add meat and stir to coat, then stir in 1½ teaspoons of oil and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Meanwhile prepare cooking sauce and set aside.

Place stir-fry pan over high heat, when hot add 2 tablespoons of oil.

When oil begins to heat, add ginger and garlic and stir once.

Add meat mixture and stir fry until meat is browned (1½ to 2 minutes).

Remove from pan and set aside.

Pour remaining oil into pan.

When hot, add celery and onion and stir fry for 1 minute.

Add bell pepper and stir fry for one more minute.

Add a few drops of water if pan looks dry.

Add tomatoes and stir fry for 1 minute.

Return meat to pan and add cooking sauce.

Stir until sauce thickens.

Season to taste with salt.