PEPPER STEAK WITH SQUASH RECIPE

Pepper Steak with Squash Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 beef flank steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Mix broth and soy sauce with cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Stir-fry peppers about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add snow peas, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return beef to skillet; heat through. Serve with hot cooked rice.
Yield: 6 servings.
Test Kitchen Tip
Spice this recipe up a bit by adding ginger, sesame oil or a touch of hoisin sauce.
Originally published as Pepper Steak with Squash in Quick Cooking
September/October 2000, p38