Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil $0.08
• 1 Red bell pepper $0.88
• 1 Green bell pepper $0.88
• 1 1/4 pounds Flank steak $20.41
• 2 teaspoons Garlic $0.03
• 1 teaspoon Ginger $0.02
• 1/2 tsp Salt $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper $0.03
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce $0.71
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Sugar $0.03
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Cornstarch $0.12

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium high heat in a large pan.
2. Add the peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Remove the peppers from the pan and place on a plate.
3. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Increase heat to high. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
6. Place the peppers back in the pan with the steak.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup water and cornstarch.
8. Pour the sauce over the steak mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has just thickened, then serve.

Per serving