Savory Steak and Pepper Stir Fry

Submitted by Chris Reynolds

"This recipe is from Good Housekeeping. It is one of the quick recipes and sounds delicious. I am putting it on Food.com for safekeeping and I'll be trying it soon."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 9.85 ml oil
• 680.38 g flank steaks, thinly sliced (or use pork tenderloin)
• 0.61 ml five-spice powder
• 1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 29.58 ml brown sugar
• 14.79 ml soy sauce, or
• 14.79 ml teriyaki sauce (for sweeter flavor)
• 14.79 ml cornstarch
• cooked rice, for serving

directions

1. In a skillet, heat oil on medium-high 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 a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.
2. If you're not fond of peppers, you can substitute a bag of frozen broccoli florets. To skillet, add peppers (florets), onion, 2 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt. Cover; cook 5 minutes, or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, 3 tbsp water and 1/4 tsp 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 over rice.