Pepper Steak

1 (1 pound) round steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced mild onions
2 crushed cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup celery crescents
4 green bell pepper, cut lengthwise in eighths
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup water

Brown round steak in oil. Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until meat is tender. Add celery and green bell peppers and cook another seven minutes.

Mix cornstarch, soy sauce and water and add to mixture until it is thickened.

Serve over rice or egg noodles.