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Pepper Steak Stir Fry
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!
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 277 kcal
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
Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium high heat in a large pan.
Add the peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Remove the peppers from the pan and place on a plate.
Add the remaining oil to the pan. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper to taste.
Increase heat to high. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
Place the peppers back in the pan with the steak.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup water and cornstarch.
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.
Calories: 277 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 85 mg | Sodium: 687 mg | Potassium: 628 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 1040 IU | Vitamin C: 61.9 mg | Calcium: 36 mg | Iron: 2.8 mg