Asian-Style Round Steak

Name: Asian-Style Round Steak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 3-inch strips; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium green peppers, julienned; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, rinsed and drained; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup cold water; Hot cooked rice; Minced chives, optional

My friend gave me this recipe two decades ago. All I added was a little more meat, the celery and mushrooms. My family loves it! —Marilyn Wolfe, Des Moines, Iowa

Ingredients

2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 3-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice
Minced chives, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the celery, onion, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger and pepper; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.
Add the green peppers, tomato sauce, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and mushrooms; cover and cook on low 1 hour longer.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice; if desired, sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without rice): 237 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Pepper Steak in Simple & Delicious May/June 2007

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Adamscooking

Sep 21, 2017

While I wouldn't call this a terrible dish, I was not altogether impressed with the flavor. It was more on the bland side to my liking. I would have to add other seasonings to this if I continue with this recipe.
Potempa

Aug 12, 2014

Very good recipe! Great taste. I didn't make this in the slow cooker but on top of the stove and it still came out great. Would definitely make again.
TheDix

Mar 25, 2013

Excellent recipe! Steak is so tender and full of flavor. I could not find canned bean sprouts in my store, so used canned mixed asian vegetables (with sprouts). Used an orange bell pepper. Will definitely make again.
careknet

Oct 17, 2011

My entire family enjoyed this recipe. I added a little Sriracha Sauce to it and it spiced it up a tad for us.
Mrs.Dailey

Sep 29, 2011

I had this at a friends house and she followed the recipe to exactly the way they did....WAY TO MUCH GREEN PEPPER..I have made it twice now and only use 1/2 of a green bell pepper and it makes so much of a difference.
swulski

Aug 22, 2011

My family did not care for this recipe.
lurky27

Jan 18, 2010

Even though this is a slow cooker recipe, we found the multiple steps a bit time-consuming. Plus, it definitely needs more crunch to be great stir fry.
melonirose

Oct 22, 2009

I love this recipe! I like extra vegetables, so I add an extra can of bean sprouts and mushrooms (sometimes oriental vegetable can).
pschriefer

Jul 14, 2009

I'm thinking about adding carrots
kelley67

Jul 13, 2009

This looks great! Can't wait to make it next week.!