15 Minute Pepper Steak

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the vegetables by cutting the red and orange bell peppers into large chunks, and slice the red onion into similar-sized pieces.
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2. 2
   Place the sirloin steak in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm it up, then slice it into thin, bite-sized pieces.
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3. 3
   Place the sliced beef in a bowl, add a little cornstarch and soy sauce, and mix well, then set aside.
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4. 4
   Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, mirin, toasted sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add cornstarch, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Mix everything together and set aside.
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5. 5
   Heat neutral oil in a large stainless steel skillet over high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear for about a minute until browned.
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6. 6
   Add the peppers and onions, cooking for a couple of minutes. Add a touch of water to help lift and dissolve the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet, scraping with a spatula as you go.
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7. 7
   Pour in the sauce and cook for a few minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy and bubbly as the cornstarch activates and the sugar dissolves.
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8. 8
   Add the beef back into the skillet and cook everything together for about a minute.
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9. 9
   Serve the pepper steak over rice.
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