Pepper Steak & Onions

Pepper Steak And Onions
Servings: 4  Points+: 6

• 12 oz top round beef, cut in strips 
• 4 tsp plus 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• 3 tsp cornstarch
• 6 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced into thin strips
• 1 bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Put beef strips in a bowl and add 4 tsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of rice wine, 1 tsp cornstarch and black pepper. Set aside.

In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp water and 2 tsp cornstarch. Set aside.

Heat the wok or large fry pan on high heat. Swirl in 1 tbsp oil and add the beef spreading evenly in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 20 seconds letting the beef brown. Using a wooden spoon, stir meat, cooking another 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter.

Add remaining 2 tsp of oil to pan, add peppers and onions and cook about 2 minutes. Return beef to the pan, add the sauce and red pepper flakes and stir fry about 30 seconds until slightly thickened. Serve immediately.