Steak and Pepper Stir Fry
Thinly sliced flank steak in a garlicky ginger sauce makes for a delicious weeknight steak and pepper stir fry.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or finely minced fresh ginger
Stir Fry Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1½ pounds flank or skirt steak thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 2 bell peppers, any color sliced into ½-inch wide strips
- 1 yellow onion sliced into ½-inch wide strips
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds OPTIONAL
Instructions
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce and the cornstarch. Add the beef broth, brown sugar, pepper flakes, garlic, and ginger. Whisk again to combine and set aside.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef in a single layer and cook just until browned, about 1 minute. Turn the strips of beef over and continue cooking for just a minute more. Transfer the cooked beef and any liquids to a bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining beef.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet along with the peppers and onions. Cook until lightly browned and beginning to soften. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the beef.
- Lower the heat to medium and pour the sauce into the skillet. Stir and scrape up any browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Return the meat and vegetables to the skillet and toss to coat. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Warm for a minute or two and serve on its own or over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal · Carbohydrates: 13g · Protein: 40g · Fat: 13g · Saturated Fat: 5g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 107mg · Sodium: 805mg · Potassium: 753mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 7g · Vitamin A: 1914IU · Vitamin C: 79mg · Calcium: 36mg · Iron: 4mg
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