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Flank Steak With Peppers Stir Fry

Title: FLANK STEAK WITH PEPPERS STIR FRY is a home-style recipe. Serves 4. Categories: Meats 1 lb Flank steak 3 tb Soy sauce; reduced sodium 3 tb Vegetable oil 4 ts Cornstarch 1 Bell pepper; red or green 1 Onion; medium sized 2 Celery; stalks 1/2 c Beef broth 1/4 ts Black pepper 5 Fresh ginger; s...

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 4 tsp
• 1
• 1
• 2
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 5

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cut the steak with the grain into 2" wide strips, then cut each strip across the grain into 1/4" slices. (You will find the meat is easier to slice if you place it in the freezer for a short while before slicing) In a medium bowl, combine the steak with the soy sauce, 1 tb. of the oil and 2 ts. of the cornstarch.

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   Stir to coat the steak and set aside.

3. 3

   Cut the pepper into thin slivers.

4. 4

   Cut the onion into 1/2" thick wedges.

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   Cut the celery on the diagonal into 1/2" slices.

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   In a small bowl, stir together the broth, black pepper and the remaining 2 ts. cornstarch and set aside.

7. 7

   In a large skillet or wok, warm 1 tb of the oil over med. high heat.

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   When the oil is very hot, but not smoking, add the beef and the marinade and stir-fry until the beef is browned, but still slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.

10. 10

    Add the remaining 1 tb. of oil to the skillet.

11. 11

    Add the pepper, onion, celery and ginger, and stir-fry until the onions begin to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Return the beef to the skillet.

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    Stir the broth mixture, add it to the skillet and bring the liquid to a boil.

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    Cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the beef is cooked through 2 to 3 minutes longer.

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    Serve hot with steamed rice.

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    Do-Ahead Time savers: All of the vegetables can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, covered until ready to cook.

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    Calories: 348 Protein: 23 gm Fat: 25 gm Carbo: 7 gm