savory steak & pepper stir fry
I found this recipe in an old Good Housekeeping magazine. It looks so easy and so tasty--it's ready in less than half an hour!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch salt
- 1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons water, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce -- or -- teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- - cooked rice, for serving
How To Make savory steak & pepper stir fry
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Step 1In a 12-in. skillet heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle steak with five-spice powder and 1/4 tsp. salt; add to skillet. Cook 3 minutes or until just browned, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
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Step 2Add peppers, onion, 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, soy or teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, 3 Tbsp. water, and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper until smooth. Add to skillet; heat to simmering. Simmer 1 minute or until thickened. Add beef and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cook 1 minute or until beef is heated through. Serve with rice.
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Category:
Beef
Culture:
Asian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#Onion
Keyword:
#flank steak
Keyword:
#red green peppers
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Stove Top
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