In addition to loving this dish served hot from the stove, it’s become one of Devin’s favorites because it makes such excellent leftovers. Toss it on some rice for a complete meal, then save some to reheat the next day. Note: the meat is cooked in batches so it browns properly and ends up tender.

Chinese Pepper Steak

Chinese Pepper Steak

In addition to loving this dish served hot from the stove, it’s become one of Devin’s favorites because it makes such excellent leftovers. Toss it on some rice for a complete meal, then save some to reheat the next day. Note: the meat is cooked in batches so it browns properly and ends up tender.
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Servings: 6 servings (1 cup each, makes about 6 cups)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds trimmed top round steak, cut into 1/2 inch thick strips
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (1/2 inch-wide, 2-inch-long) sweet onion strips
  • 1 1/4 cups (1/2-inch-wide, 2-inch-long) green bell pepper strips (about 1 large pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Place the steak in a medium bowl. Add the black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Toss to season the steak evenly. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Place a large nonstick saucepan over high heat. When the pan is hot, put in 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add half of the steak and brown it on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan. Add another teaspoon of olive oil, then the remaining steak. Brown that on all sides. Remove from the pan.
  3. Turn the heat to medium, and then add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Return the steak to the pan, and then stir in the tomatoes and soy sauce.
  4. Turn the heat back to high. When the liquid reaches a boil, cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender enough to fall apart with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Each serving (1 cup) has: 192 calories, 26 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 480 mg sodium.
Recipe taken from Devin Alexander’s THE MOST DECADENT DIET EVER! Copyright © 2008 by Devin Alexander, published by Broadway Books, a division of Random House Inc.
Photo Credit: Theresa Raffetto