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Savory Black Pepper Steak

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner packed with bold flavors, featuring flank steak stir-fried with veggies and a savory sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Flank Steak (sliced against the grain)
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Coarsely Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil (or vegetable/canola oil)
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (sliced)
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers (sliced; customize with other veggies)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Flank Steak by combining soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, baking soda, and cornstarch in a bowl. Toss the steak in the marinade and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chopped ginger and minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Cook the marinated flank steak for about 3-4 minutes, or until just browned.
  5. Toss in the sliced yellow onion and bell peppers, stir-frying for another 3-5 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
  6. Make the sauce by whisking together chicken broth, dark soy sauce, coarsely ground black pepper, and sugar, then pour over the steak and vegetables and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve over a bed of steamed rice or alongside noodles.

Notes

Slicing against the grain is vital for tenderness. Swap out veggies as desired for variation.

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