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Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

BeefStir-FryStove-Top

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Don't go out! Stay in! Once you taste this Pepper Steak Stir-Fry, leaving the house won't even be a consideration. Trust us! Go ahead and stay in your comfy clothes because this 30-minute meal loaded with juicy, tender flank steak, lots of fresh veggies, and a tangy, rich sauce will surely knock your socks off. Serve it over rice and you'll never think twice about picking up the phone to place a to-go order again. Pepper Steak Stir-Fry is just that powerfully delicious! So, grab your fluffiest slippers and some chopsticks, and dig in!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 (1-pound) beef flank steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 medium zucchinis, cut into thin strips
  • 1 small onion, cut into thin strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh snow peas
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 6 servings rice, cooked and hot

Directions

Step 1 -Mix the broth and the soy sauce with the cornstarch until smooth.

Step 2 -In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3 -Add the steak to the oil and stir-fry until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4 -Transfer the steak from the skillet.

Step 5 -In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil and stir-fry the green peppers and the red peppers, about 2 minutes.

Step 6 -Add the zucchini, the onion, and the garlic to the pepper mixture and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 7 -Add the snow peas, the mushrooms, and the water chestnuts to the veggie mixture and stir-fry until all the veggies are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

Step 8 -Stir the cornstarch mixture, then add it to the skillet and bring to a boil.

Step 9 -Cook and stir the sauce until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 10 -Add the cooked steak to the veggie mixture and cook, until heated through.

Step 11 -Serve the stir-fry and the sauce over the rice.

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