Description
A vibrant and flavorful Pepper Steak Stir Fry featuring tender slices of flank steak sautéed with colorful red and green bell peppers in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. This quick and easy stir fry is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided use
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Begin by thinly slicing the flank steak against the grain to ensure tenderness once cooked. Season the slices lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Peppers: Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the red and green bell pepper strips and stir-fry them until they begin to soften but still retain some crunch, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and minced ginger, stirring quickly for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the Steak: Add the thinly sliced flank steak to the skillet. Stir-fry the meat until it is browned on all sides and cooked to your preferred level of doneness, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the steak, stirring continuously as it thickens and coats the meat evenly.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked bell peppers to the skillet and toss everything together to ensure the peppers and steak are well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles as desired.
Notes
- For best results, slice the flank steak when it is partially frozen as it is easier to cut thinly.
- You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak.
- Adjust sugar quantity to your taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet dish.
- This stir fry cooks quickly, so have all ingredients prepared and ready before starting.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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