Savory Steak and Pepper Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 12 lbs flank steaks
• thinly sliced (or use pork tenderloin)
• 18 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 medium red pepper
• thinly sliced
• 1 medium green pepper
• thinly sliced
• 1 small onion
• thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• or
• 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce (for sweeter flavor)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• cooked rice
• for serving

Instructions

1. In a skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot.
2. Sprinkle steak with five-spice powder and 1/4 tsp salt; add to skillet.
3. Cook 3 minutes or until just browned, stirring occasionally.
4. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.
5. If you're not fond of peppers, you can substitute a bag of frozen broccoli florets.
6. To skillet, add peppers (florets), onion, 2 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt.
7. Cover; cook 5 minutes, or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, 3 tbsp water and 1/4 tsp pepper until smooth.
9. Add to skillet; heat to simmering.
10. Simmer 1 minute or until thickened.
11. Add beef and any accumulated juices to skillet.
12. Cook 1 minute or until beef is heated through.
13. Serve over rice.