Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

Instructions

1. MAKE MARINADE & SAUCE. In a large mixing bowl combine corn starch, black pepper, baking soda and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce; whisk together. Add beef, toss to coat. In another small mixing bowl combine remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar and 1/4 cup water; mix well to dissolve sugar, set sauce aside.
2. COOK BEEF. Heat pan over high heat until just beginning to smoke. Add 1 teaspoon canola oil to coat bottom of pan and half of marinated beef in single layer; sear 1 minute. After initial sear, break up beef with spatula, stir fry for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer cooked beef to clean plate, add 1 teaspoon of canola oil to pan, repeat with remaining marinated beef.
3. BUILD STIR FRY. Keeping pan over high heat add remaining teaspoon canola oil, add peppers and onion, stir fry 2 minutes, reduce heat to medium, continue to cook another minute or until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in garlic and ginger, stir fry 30 seconds, reduce heat to medium low. Return beef to pan along with any juices, pour in stir fry sauce. Toss everything to coat evenly and serve.