Ingredients
1 1/2 lb pork steak(cut in strips)
2 tbsp oil
1 each large onion, sliced
1 each small green pepper, sliced
4 oz can mushrooms, drained
8 oz tomato sauce
1 1/2 tbsp vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
Directions
Brown pork in oil. Put in crock pot. Add remaining ingredients and
cook 6-8 hours on low. Serve over rice.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Dinner
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