Pepper Steak with Potatoes Recipe

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I added potatoes to an Asian family favorite to create well-rounded skillet dish. It's a snap to prepare because the potatoes are prepared in the microwave, plus it is hearty enough to satisfy all the men in our house.—Kristine Marra, Clifton Park, New York

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Pepper Steak with Potatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

5 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup water
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 small onion, chopped
Pepper to taste
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth

Directions

Place the potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute beef and garlic in oil until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm; drain drippings. In the same skillet, saute green pepper and onion until crisp-tender. Return beef to the pan. Add potatoes and pepper; heat through.
In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drizzle over meat mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 277 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

Originally published as Pepper Steak with Potatoes in Quick Cooking March/April 2002, p7