Ginger Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
A savory, quick stir-fry featuring tender flank steak and crisp bell peppers in a ginger-soy sauce. Paired with brown rice, it delivers a deeply satisfying and nutrient-dense dinner.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Prep cups mixed bell peppers (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Prepare the sauce by whisking the soy…
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Prepare the sauce by whisking the soy…
Prepare the sauce by whisking the soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, a splash of water, and a pinch of black pepper in a small bowl.
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Slice the flank steak against the grain…
Slice the flank steak against the grain into very thin, roughly 1/4 inch thick strips.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in…
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the sliced flank steak and stir-fry…
Add the sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove the steak from the pan and set it aside.
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In the same pan
In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers and a pinch of salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Return the steak to the skillet
Return the steak to the skillet, pour in the ginger-soy mixture, and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
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Serve the warm beef and peppers immediately…
Serve the warm beef and peppers immediately over the cooked brown rice.
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The nutrition underneath
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Slicing technique
Slicing technique: Place the flank steak in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting to make it much firmer and easier to slice thinly.
Rice shortcut
Rice shortcut: Use pre-cooked frozen brown rice or microwaveable rice pouches if you are short on time.
Flavor builder
Flavor builder: If you tolerate a little heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes added to the sauce wakes up the ginger flavor beautifully.
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