Savory Steak and Pepper Stir Fry
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs flank steaks, thinly sliced (or use pork tenderloin)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce (for sweeter flavor)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- cooked rice, for serving
directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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<p>I am a Yankee transplant to the low country. My mom was English, so my cooking style reflects this. My favorite cookbook was McCall's Cookbook which is no longer in print. I've been married to a gourmand for 41 years, so I get lots of practice cooking. We have three daughters that I share recipes with and seven grandchildren -- none old enough to cook yet, but I think we have some budding chefs!</p>