Pepper Steak

 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
• 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into strips ( optional) I like using green only sometimes 
• 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into strips
• 1 1/4 pounds flank steak thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

• Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium high heat in a large pan.
• Add the peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Remove the peppers from the pan and place on a plate.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper to taste.
• Increase heat to high. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
• Place the peppers back in the pan with the steak.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. 
• Pour the sauce over the steak mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has just thickened, then get ready to eat !