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Pepper Steak Stir Fry

A quick and easy Pepper Steak recipe! Made with tender slices of sirloin steak, fresh bell pepper and onions, and coated in a simple sauce with enticing umami flavors.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Steak Marinade

  • 1.25 lbs top sirloin steak cut into 1/3-inch thick strips about 2-inches long
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup shaoxing wine
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp dark sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Stir Fry

  • 6 tsp vegetable oil (divided)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped into bite size pieces
  • 6 green onions white portions sliced, green portion chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place steaks on cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of meat mallet to help flatten slightly and tenderize.
  • Cut steak into 1/3-inch thick strips about 2-inches long. Dab steak dry with paper towels, separate pieces sticking together. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together chicken broth, shaoxhing wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, black pepper, sesame oil and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over moderately high heat. Drizzle in 2 tsp vegetable oil and add half the steak quickly spreading apart into a single layer with space between pieces, lightly season with salt.
  • Let sear just about 45 - 60 seconds on first side until nicely browned on bottom, quickly turn and let brown on opposite side about 45 - 60 seconds longer. Transfer to a sheet of foil or plate.
  • Repeat process with 2 more teaspoons vegetable oil and remaining half of the steak.
  • Add last 2 teaspoons of oil to now empty skillet and leave over moderately high heat. Add bell peppers and sauté, only tossing occasionally, about 3 - 4 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Add in green onions, garlic and ginger and sauté 1 minute longer.
  • Whisk sauce mixture again then pour into skillet. Let cook until it thickens.
  • Toss in cooked steak. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve hot, ideally over steamed white rice for a complete meal.