Description
A flavorful stir-fry of tender steak and colorful peppers, served with creamy macaroni and cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak strips and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper; pour over the steak and vegetables and cook until sauce thickens.
- In a separate pot, boil macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In the same pot, melt butter, add milk and cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce.
- Serve the pepper steak alongside the macaroni cheese.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chili flakes to the steak mixture. Ensure steak is sliced thinly for quick cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 40g