Gingered Pepper Steak

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This wonderfully tender steak from Susan Adair of Muncie, Indiana 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 says.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • 1 pound beef flank steak, thinly sliced

  • 2 medium green peppers, julienned

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 2 cups Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth. Add beef and toss to coat; set aside.

  2. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry green peppers in oil until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add beef with marinade to pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness. Return peppers to pan; heat through. Serve over rice if desired.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (calculated without rice) equals 236 calories, 10 g fat (0 saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 579 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.