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savory steak & pepper stir fry

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I found this recipe in an old Good Housekeeping magazine. It looks so easy and so tasty--it's ready in less than half an hour!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For savory steak & pepper stir fry

  • 2 tsp
    canola oil
  • 1 1/2 lb
    beef flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/8 tsp
    chinese five spice powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    plus a pinch salt
  • 1 md
    red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 md
    green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 sm
    onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 Tbsp
    water, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    lower-sodium soy sauce -- or -- teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • cooked rice, for serving

How To Make savory steak & pepper stir fry

  • 1
    In a 12-in. skillet heat oil over medium-high heat 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 slotted spoon, transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
  • 2
    Add peppers, onion, 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, soy or teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, 3 Tbsp. water, and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black 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 with rice.
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