Green Pepper Steak

 I love Pepper Steak, It's my second go to Chinese Food Dish after General Tso's Chicken... Here is a cool recipe for fixing it.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb sirloin or round steak, sliced thin against the grain 

¼ c soy sauce divided

 1 tbsp granulated sugar 

2 tbsp cornstarch 

1 c low-sodium beef broth 

4 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 

2 large bell peppers, cubed (red, green, or both) 

1 large onion, sliced into wedges 

1 tsp fresh ground black pepper 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated 

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 

2 large tomatoes, cubed (or several small) 

Cooked rice for serving 

Soy sauce for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Marinate the sliced steak in 2 tbsp soy sauce and sugar. 

Step 2: Mix the cornstarch, beef broth, the remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl or 2 cup measure until well incorporated and set aside. 

Step 3: In a large skillet, heat a tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add half of the beef and cook until the edges turned brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and keep warm. Add a tbsp more of oil and cook the rest of the beef slices. 

Step 4: Add the last tbsp of oil into the pan and saute the bell pepper, onions with black pepper for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the veggies are crisp-tender and a bit charred. 

Step 5: Adjust the heat to medium and add the garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Constantly stir for about a minute until the garlic is aromatic. 

Step 6: Add the cooked beef back into the pan with the juices and pour over the beef broth mixture. Continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes more until the sauce has thickened. Add the tomatoes and gently stir to coat. 

Step 7: Once done, garnish with extra black pepper and parsley. 

Step 8: Serve over hot rice and added soy sauce for serving.

ENJOY!