Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Yummy Pepper Steak

1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut into strips about 1 x 3-inches
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 cup cold water blended with 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; brown beef strips quickly. Drain beef and place in crockpot then top with onion.

Combine soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, and ginger; pour over beef and onion. Cover slow cooker; cook on LOW setting for 6 hours. Add tomatoes and green bell peppers; cook 1 hour longer. Stir cornstarch mixture into the pot; cook on HIGH setting until thickened.
Serves 6.