Betty Fords Chinese Pepper Steak Recipes

BETTY FORD'S CHINESE PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steak lengthwise in 1/2 inch strips.
• Heat oil in lg skillet.
• Fry steak a handful at a time only long enough to change color.
• Remove steak from skillet.
• Saute the green peppers.
• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in dutch oven.
• Add onion soup mix and boil for 5 minutes.
• Add steak and peppers.
• Simmer for 1/2 hour.
• Add soy sauce, salt, pepper and wine.
• Add cornstarch mixture and cook until just thickened.

BETTER THAN TAKE-OUT CHINESE PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, sugar, ginger with soy sauce; mix well.
• Add meat and stir.
• Get oil hot in deep dish skillet and add beef only, reserving soy sauce liquid.
• Meanwhile, cut up peppers and tomatoes.
• When beef is browned, add the peppers, tomatoes, garlic, water and reserved soy sauce liquid into skillet.
• Cook over medium to low heat until peppers are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve over rice (I prefer Jasmine rice).

PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Combine oyster sauce, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp black pepper, baking powder in a bowl. Mix well and add steak. Let the mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes.
• Combine broth, rice wine, dark soy sauce, sugar, and remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl to make sauce.
• Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add 1 1/2 tbs oil, swirling to coat sides. Add garlic and ginger to cook until fragrant. Add beef and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove meat from wok.
• Add remaining 1/2 tbs oil to wok, swirling to coat sides. Add bell peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute then add the 2 tbs water.
• Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
• Return meat to wok and add sauce. Bring to a boil then add cornstarch solution, stirring, until boils again and thickens.
• Garnish with jalapeno slices and serve with rice.