Chinese beef & pea pods

1. Thinly slice flank steak diagonally across the grain.
2. Combine strips in slow cooker with consomme, soy sauce, ginger and onions.
3. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours.
4. Turn control to high.
5. Stiri in cornstarch that has been dissolved in cold water.
6. Cook on high for 10-15 mnutes or until thickened.
7. Drop in pea pods the last 5 minutes.
8. Serve over hot rice.