Gingered Pepper Steak

Yummy, quick dinner. From Weeknight Cooking Made Easy.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons sugar or 2  teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1  lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2  medium green peppers, julienned
• 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth.
2. Add beef strips to bowl and toss to coat all sides.
3. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the peppers in oil until crisp-tender (about 3 minutes).
4. Remove peppers from pan and set aside (keeping them warm).
5. Add the beef along with the marinade to the pan and stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Return the peppers to the pan and heat through.
7. Serve over cooked rice.