Pepper Steak

Contributed by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

SERVINGS: 2

•FAST
•HEALTHY

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Marinated Beef

1 teaspoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon ginger juice (see Note)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
1/4 pound trimmed London broil, thinly sliced against the grain

Sauce

1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 medium green bell peppers, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt

In a medium bowl, combine the wine, ginger juice, cornstarch and white pepper. Add the beef and toss well. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Set a wok or large skillet over high heat for 30 seconds. Add 1 teaspoon of the peanut oil and stir to coat the wok. When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the minced ginger and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the peppers and stir-fry for 45 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of the stock and stir-fry until the peppers turn bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a plate.
Return the wok to the burner and add the remaining 1 teaspoon peanut oil; stir to coat the wok. When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the black beans and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the beef and the marinade; spread the meat in an even layer and let cook undisturbed for 30 seconds. Turn the beef, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of stock and stir well.
Return the peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute. Make a well in the center of the wok, pushing everything up the sides slightly; stir the sauce and pour it in. Stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 1 minute. Add a pinch of salt and serve hot.

Notes To make 1/2 teaspoon of ginger juice, put 1 teaspoon of finely grated fresh ginger in a tea strainer and press to extract the juice.
One Serving Calories 198 kcal, Total Fat 7.9 gm, Saturated Fat 1.7 gm.

Suggested Pairing

The right red for this savory beef? A medium-bodied Bordeaux, such as the 1993 ChÂteau PrieurÉ-Lichine or a lighter Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the 1993 Chateau Tahbilk. Both have the depth of flavor and the acidity to stand up to the seasoning and bell peppers.

Pepper Steak

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