Step 1

Soak cubed potatoes and carrots in 1 cup of water and set aside.

Step 2

Brown beef in skillet on high heat until no longer pink and most of the oil comes out, about 7 minutes. Remove excess oil, leaving about 2 tbsp just enough for sautéing.

Step 3

Throw in garlic and onions and cook for about 5 minutes till garlic has slightly browned and onions are translucent.

Step 4

Add soaked potatoes and carrots, discarding water. Sauté for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add bell peppers, and mix.

Step 6

Add soy sauce.

Step 7

Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper, then mix.

Step 8

Cover skillet and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring 3 times in 5-minute interval until potatoes and carrots are cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Step 9

Serve with rice or if you are on a diet, eat as it is to cut on carbs.