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Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe

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This Pepper Steak Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender flank steak and vibrant bell peppers sauteed in a savory soy-ginger garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it delivers a satisfying combination of textures and tastes in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Protein and Vegetables

  • 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips

Pantry & Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided use)
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and cook peppers: Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add the red and green bell pepper strips and sauté for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Remove the peppers from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  2. Cook the steak: Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan. Season the thinly sliced flank steak with salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat to high, add the steak to the pan, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the meat is lightly browned.
  3. Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Combine peppers and steak: Return the cooked bell peppers to the pan and mix well with the steak.
  5. Prepare and add sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Pour this sauce over the steak and pepper mixture in the pan.
  6. Simmer and thicken: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and peppers evenly. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For best results, slice the flank steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce according to your preference for sweetness.
  • If soy sauce is too salty, use a low-sodium variety to control sodium levels.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch by half a tablespoon.

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