This pepper steak stir fry is thinly sliced flank steak cooked with red and green bell peppers in a savory sauce. A quick and easy meal that tastes even better than take out!
TIME
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
INSTRUCTIONS
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Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium high heat in a large pan.
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Add the peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Remove the peppers from the pan and place on a plate.
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Add the remaining oil to the pan. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper to taste.
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Increase heat to high. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
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Place the peppers back in the pan with the steak.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup water and cornstarch.
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Pour the sauce over the steak mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has just thickened, then serve.
NUTRITION
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 61.9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2.8mg
