Pepper Steak with Potatoes

Name: Pepper Steak with Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 5 medium), sliced; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup beef broth; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 medium green pepper, julienned; 1 small onion, chopped

I added sliced red potatoes to one of my favorite recipes for Asian-style pepper steak. Now this hearty supper satisfies everyone at home, including hungry guys with big appetites. —Kristine Marra, Clifton Park, New York

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 5 medium), sliced
1/2 cup water
1 cup beef broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 small onion, chopped

Directions

Place potatoes and water in a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, on high for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix broth, cornstarch and pepper until smooth. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan.
In same pan, heat remaining oil. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add potatoes and beef to pan; heat through.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 277 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

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

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shecooksalot

Jul 9, 2011

This was a great recipe. Everyone in the family liked it and it was very easy to make.
mercougar

Nov 30, 2009

This was a good recipe, a big hit with my husband and I.