Pepper Steak

Yield: 4 servings

 

 

Ingredients

 

1 pound round steak (or flank steak or top sirloin) sliced in thin strips against the grain

 

2 tablespoon peanut oil divided

 

1 cup chopped onion

 

1 red bell pepper, seeded, septums removed, pericarp cut in thin strips

 

1 green bell pepper, seeded, septums removed, pericarp cut in thin strips

 

 

Marinade

 

1 ½ teaspoons garlic cloves peeled and pressed or grated

 

1 tablespoon honey

 

1/4 cup soy sauce

 

¼ cup beef broth

 

 

Sauce

 

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

 

1 tablespoon light brown sugar or honey

 

6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided into 4 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons

 

¼ cup beef broth

 

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

 

1 tablespoon cornstarch

 

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

 

 

Steps

1. In a bowl large enough to hold the steak strips and marinade, whisk together the garlic, honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, and beef broth.
2. Add steak strips.
3. Place in ice box overnight or up to 24 hours.
4. Place meat in a strainer over a bowl. Allow to drain. Discard marinade.
5. Combine sauce ingredients (using the 4 tablespoons of soy sauce) in a bowl. Whisk until smooth
6. Heat a medium-sized cast iron skillet or wok over medium heat.
7. When hot, add 1 tablespoon peanut oil.
8. When the oil shimmers, add the onion. Saute until translucent. Do not brown.
9. Add the bell peppers and cook 1-2 minutes or until the bell peppers are tender crisp, not soggy.
10. Reserve onions and peppers in a bowl.
11. Turn the heat to high and add the second tablespoon of peanut oil. When the oil shimmers, add steak strips. Sear each side until browned (2-3 minutes per side).
12. Reduce heat to medium.
13. Reserve steak strips in a bowl.
14. Whisk the sauce until smooth. Add to the skillet.
15. Allow sauce to come to a simmer, whisking constantly. Do not allow any lumps to form. After 1-2 minutes the sauce will thicken.
16. Add the steak, peppers and onions to the sauce in the skillet.
17. Stir and heat to serving temperature.
18. Taste. If appropriate, add up to 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
19. Place pepper steak in serving dish.
20. Serve with boiled rice.