Crockpot Chinese Beef and Pea Pods

1 to 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 can beef consomm� soup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bunch green onions
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 small can bamboo shoots, drained
1 small can bean sprouts, drained
1 7 ounce package frozen Chinese pea pods, partially thawed

Combine steak in crockpot with consomm�, soy sauce, ginger and onion. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours. Turn control to high. Stir in cornstarch that has been dissolved in the 2 tablespoons cold water. Cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. During last 5 minutes of cooking, add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and pea pods. Serve over hot rice. Serves about 6.