Quick Easy Pepper Steak by Chef Bae

beef steak

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean cuts are lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: mixed bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen bell pepper strips

Mixed peppers provide more nutrients; frozen options are budget-friendly.

Cut bell peppers into strips.

Cut onion into slices.

Mince garlic.

Cut beef tenderloin steak into thin strips.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned.

Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.

Add soy sauce to the skillet and stir.

Mix cornstarch with cold water in a bowl, following package instructions to avoid clumping.

Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet to thicken the sauce, stirring well.

Add a little sugar to balance the flavors.

Let the mixture simmer on low for 10-15 minutes, ensuring the sauce does not become too thick.

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