GINGERED PEPPER STEAK

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This wonderfully tender steak is a treat even for folks not watching their diet. When my mother-in-law shared the recipe, she said it cooks up in no time...and she was right! -Susan Adair, Somerset, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider or white wine vinegar
1 pound beef flank steak, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 medium green peppers, julienned
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

Mix first five ingredients until smooth. Add beef; toss to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry peppers until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in peppers. If desired, serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges