Pepper Steak

I got this recipe 13 years ago from my NICU preceptor and have used it ever since. It's a hit. I made it just the other day when I got some peppers from our local market on wheels.
Pepper Steak
1 1/2 lb round steak
1/4 c oil
2 c water
1 tsp garlic
1 drop ginger essential oil or 1/4 tsp dried ginger
1 med onion
2 green pepper sliced
2 tsp cornstarch
4 tsp sugar
4 tbs soy sauce

Cut meat into 1/2 inch strips. Heat oil in skillet. Add meat. Cook until browned. Stir in water, onion, garlic and ginger. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer until meat is tender. Add green pepper strips. Blend cornstarch in a bit of water and add along with sugar and soy sauce. Boil 1-2 min. Serve over rice.