Marinated Pepper Steak

Ingredients

•    1 lb. Flank steak, cut into thin strips
•    2 tbsp. olive oil
•    12 mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced
•    3 scallions sliced diagonally, with the green and white parts separated
•    2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
•    4 cloves garlic, minced

Ingredients for the marinade

•    ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
•    1/3 cup water
•    2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
•    ¼ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade.
2. Add the sliced steak to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 15 min.
3. Add some cooking fat to a skillet placed over a medium-high heat.
4. Add the bell peppers, the whites of the scallions, the ginger, and the garlic, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
5. Remove the steak from the marinade and add to the same skillet. Sauté until brown (about 2-3 minutes), stirring occasionally.
6. Return the vegetables to the skillet, add the green parts of the scallions, cook for another minute, and serve.