Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

from dinneratthezoo.com
Main
30 min
4 servings
277 kcal / serving

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!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonvegetable oil (divided use)
  • 1red bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut into strips)
  • 1green bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut into strips)
  • 1 ¼ poundsflank steak (thinly sliced)
  • 2 teaspoonsminced garlic
  • 1 teaspoonminced ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cupsoy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoonssugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoonscornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium high heat in a large pan.

  2. 2

    Add the peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Remove the peppers from the pan and place on a plate.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining oil to the pan. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Increase heat to high. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Place the peppers back in the pan with the steak.

  7. 7

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. 

  8. 8

    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.