Black Pepper Steak & Cabbage Stir Fry

1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb very thinly cut & chopped beef
1 small head cabbage, shredded
1 bell pepper, cut into strips
3 tablespoons soy sauce (add more to taste if needed)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1.5 Tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 1/4 c. dry rice (cook according to package directions in seperate pan)

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oils. Saute garlic for about 5 seconds, then add beef, half of the black pepper, half of the soy sauce, and all of the red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until beef is evenly brown. Stir in cabbage and bell pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender, and beef is fully cooked. Stir in remaining soy sauce and black pepper. Mix together cornstarch and water, and add to pan. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened. Serve over cooked rice.

Serving Size: 8 1-1.5 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KYLAAMETHYST.