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Colorful Pepper Steak (lighter recipe)

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
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The fresh flavors of ginger and garlic shine brightly in this classic Asian dish.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 25, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef top round or sirloin steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sugar, if desired
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps

  • 1
    Trim excess fat from beef. Cut beef into 2x1/4-inch strips. (Beef is easier to cut if partially frozen, about 1 hour.)
  • 2
    Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 5 minutes, turning frequently, until brown.
  • 3
    Stir in water, onion, garlic and gingerroot. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes for round steak, 5 to 8 minutes for sirloin steak, adding bell peppers during last 5 minutes of simmering, until beef is tender and peppers are crisp-tender.
  • 4
    Mix cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce; stir into beef mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • 5
    Cut each tomato into 8 wedges and place on beef mixture. Cover and cook over low heat about 3 minutes or just until tomatoes are heated through. Serve with rice.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Stored in the freezer, fresh gingerroot will keep for up to 6 months. Another option: Place fresh gingerroot in a glass jar, cover with dry sherry and store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
  • tip 2
    Colorful Pepper Steak Roll-Ups are as easy as rolling up this tasty veggie-laden dish in warmed flour tortillas. Serve a blend of soy sauce and sesame oil for a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

360 Calories, 6 g Total Fat, 26 g Protein, 52 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
55
Total Fat
6 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Cholesterol
55 mg
Sodium
950 mg
Potassium
540 mg
Total Carbohydrate
52 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
26 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
36%
36%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
24%
24%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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