Pepper Steak
- 1 lb flank steak, trimmed of all fat
- 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 medium green peppers, seeded and chopped into squares
- 14 cup peanut oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- With a sharp knife, cut the steak into strips 1 1/2" lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4" slices.
- In a large bowl, mix the wine, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch.
- Add the steak slices and toss with a large spoon to coat them thoroughly.
- The steak may be cooked at once, or marinated for as long as 6 hours.
- Place the green peppers, ginger and oil within easy reach.
- To cook: Set a 12" wok over high heat for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in a Tblsp.
- of oil, swirl it about in the pan and heat for another 30 seconds, turning heat down to moderate if oil begins to smoke.
- Immediately add the pepper squares and stir fry for about 3 min., or until tender, but still crisp.
- Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Pour 3 Tblsp.
- oil into the pan and heat almost to the smoking point.
- Add ginger, stir for a few seconds, then drop in the steak mixture.
- Stir fry over high heat for about 2 minutes, or until the meat shows no sign of pink.
- Discard the ginger.
- Add the peppers and cook for 1 minute, stirring, then transfer the contents of pan to a heated platter and serve.
flank steak, chinese rice wine, green peppers, peanut oil, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pepper-steak-355222 (may not work)