COLORFUL PEPPER STEAK

2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips

garlic powder to taste
3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
1 beef bouillon cube 
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large bell peppers (red, green or orange), roughly chopped or sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt

1. Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
3. Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

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