Description
A flavorful dish featuring juicy flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions, all coated in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- Flank Steak (1 lb)
- Bell Peppers (2 medium, assorted colors)
- Onion (1 large, preferably yellow)
- Soy Sauce (1/4 cup)
- Cornstarch (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Ginger (1-inch piece, minced)
- Sesame Oil (1 tablespoon)
- Green Onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice flank steak into thin strips. Marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, if desired.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat sesame oil, add peppers and onions, cook for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
- Cook the Steak: In the same skillet with more oil, cook beef strips until seared, about 1-2 minutes each side.
- Create the Sauce: Push beef aside, add garlic and ginger, sizzle for 30 seconds, then mix in cooked vegetables.
- Add Sauce and Thicken: Mix soy sauce and cornstarch with water. Pour into skillet, stir to coat, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Check flavors, adding soy sauce, sugar, or chili paste as desired.
Notes
Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Customize by adding more vegetables or using tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pepper steak, Chinese recipe, beef stir-fry, quick dinner, comfort food