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                        CHINESE BEEF AND TOMATOES

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      md            Tomatoes
   2      tablespoon    Oil
   2      pound         Flank steak
   1      md            Green pepper -- sliced
   3      tablespoon    Soy sauce
   1      md            Onion -- sliced
   2      tablespoon    Dry sherry
   1                    Beef bouillon cube
  10      milliliter    Garlic -- minced
     3/4  cup           Boiling water
     1/2  teaspoon      Ground ginger
   2      tablespoon    Cornstarch
     1/8  teaspoon      Ground black pepper
   2      tablespoon    Cold water

Thinly slice beef on the diagonal (for easy slicing,place meat in the freezer
until slightly frozen);place in  a  snug-fitting bowl.Combine soy
sauce,sherry,garlic,and black pepper;pour over meat,tossing to coat
completely.Cover and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours.
In a large skillet or wok,heat oil. Add green pepper and onion saute for 2
minutes.Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water. Add beef and marinate.Bring
to boiling point.Reduce heat and simmer,covered for 8 minutes.Blend cornstarch
with cold water. Stir into mixture in skillet.Cook and stir until
thickened.Cut tomatoes into wedges;add to skillet;stir gently.Cover and
simmer, just until tomatoes are hot,about 3 minutes.Serve hot over rice with
scallions,if desired.Serves 6 to 8.



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