Classic Pepper Steak

Classic Pepper Steak

I guess if you were listing some of your favorite all American comfort foods, pepper steak would have to be way up there high on the list. I guess you could say that those tender strips of incredibly succulent and juicy steak, smothered with perfectly cooked sweet onions and delicious sweet peppers and served over a bed of hot steamy rice might be comforting. I think I’ll go have some now! 

Classic Pepper Steak

Marinade

2 lb beef sirloin steak, cut into strips

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 teaspoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

3 teaspoons cornstarch

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients of the marinade until blended. Add the sliced steak, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 15 min. Remove from refrigerator and shake off any excess liquid from meat and set aside on a plate. Reserve the liquid.

Pepper Steak

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 large onion, sliced into thin strips

1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, water and garlic powder until smooth. Add beef strips and toss to coat. 

In a large heavy skillet, over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and quick fry beef until meat is brown on all sides.  Transfer to clean plate and keep warm.

Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add sliced peppers and onions and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until just tender. Add in 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade. Return the beef back to skillet and continue to stir until sauce has slightly thickened.  

Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until meat and vegetables are tender. Salt and pepper to taste and add red pepper flakes if desired.  Serve over rice.

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