Best 15 Min Pepper Steak Ever!!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork tenderloin

Chicken breast reduces calories while pork tenderloin is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener while flour is a common alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for steak and pepper stir-fry.

Mention the steak was bought on sale at Kroger and cut it in half.

Cut each piece of steak into thin strips for quick cooking.

Decide to use a cast iron skillet for cooking.

Prepare the marinade by mixing 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl.

Add 2 cloves of fresh garlic to the marinade and whisk until smooth.

Combine the steak strips and sliced onion into the marinade and set aside.

Cut bell peppers into strips, removing seeds, and add to the marinade mixture.

Discuss the option of making rice or having a low-carb meal with just steak and veggies.

Mention that the marinade can be prepared in advance and frozen with the steak for later use.

Cooking Techniques

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