Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

This Pepper Steak Stir-Fry is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with colorful bell peppers, tender flank steak, and a flavorful sauce, it's a wholesome dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
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• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
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• 1 onion, thinly sliced
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• 3 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
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• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• Cooked brown rice for serving
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Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using

Set aside

In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over high heat

Add the thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to brown

Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and stir-fry the minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant

Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and slightly char

Return the cooked steak to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over everything

Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve the Pepper Steak Stir-Fry over cooked brown rice and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired