Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Yield
4 4 servings (approx. 1.5 cups per serving)

Ingredients

4 4 servings (approx. 1.5 cups per serving)
  • 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 onion cut into strips
  • 1 ¼ pounds flank steak thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

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

  2. Add the peppers and onion, cook for 3-4 minutes or until just tender.

  3. Remove the peppers from the pan and place on a plate.

  4. Add the remaining oil to the pan.

  5. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Increase heat to high.

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

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

  9. Place the peppers back in the pan with the steak.

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

  11. Pour the sauce over the steak mixture and bring to a simmer.

  12. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has just thickened, then serve.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories325
Fat15
Saturated fat4
Trans fat0
Unsaturated fat10
Cholesterol82
Sodium845
Carbohydrates12
Fiber1.5
Sugar6
Protein34