Crockpot Pepper Steak

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef round steak, 1 inch thick, cut into 3-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 can (14.5 to 16 ounces) tomatoes, cut up, undrained
• 2 large green bell peppers, cut into strips, or 1 red and 1 green
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• hot cooked rice

Preparation: