On those busy nights when dinner seems like a hurdle to overcome, you need some great quick dinner recipe ideas that take 20 minutes and taste like a million. What could be easier than a stir fry? A little bit of beef, onion and bell pepper stir-fried with a few seasonings, and you have one of those that is sure to please your favorites. Once you have the vegetables and meat cut up, everything goes very quickly. A couple of quick stirs and 15 minutes of simmering.

Remember to start the rice before cooking the Pepper Steak. The rice will take a bit longer and should start first. Serve with a frozen egg roll if you like, or perhaps some egg drop soup. Get out the chopsticks and have some fun.

Chinese Style Pepper Steak

2 pounds boneless top round steak

¼ cup vegetable oil, or less as needed

3 medium-sized green bell peppers, sliced

1 cup thinly sliced ​​celery

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, thin

1 cup of beef broth

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup of water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

hot cooked rice

1. Slice the steak thinly across the grain. This is easier if you partially freeze the steak.
2. Brown the steak in a little hot oil in a large skillet.
3. Add green peppers, celery, onion, garlic, broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables and meat are done.
4. Combine soy sauce, water, and cornstarch; stir well. Add to meat mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Serve over rice, serves 8 people. Chopsticks are optional.