Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Craving takeout but don’t want to wait? This Pepper Steak Stir Fry brings the bold flavors of a restaurant dish right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes! With tender flank steak, crisp bell peppers, and a savory sauce, this quick and easy meal is a guaranteed winner for busy nights.
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced 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:
- Sauté the Peppers:
- In a large pan, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced red and green bell peppers.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender.
- Transfer the peppers to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Steak:
- Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the same pan.
- Season the sliced flank steak with salt and pepper to taste, then increase the heat to high.
- Add the steak and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add Garlic and Ginger:
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return the peppers to the pan with the steak.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of water.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the steak and peppers.
- Bring to a simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve:
- Serve the pepper steak stir fry immediately, and enjoy!