Steak with Three Peppers

Fresh ginger and garlic season this mouthwatering mixture of beef strips, sweet peppers, romaine lettuce and crunchy water chestnuts. "My husband loves stir-fry," writes Katherine Prier of...

Directions In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch and sugar. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry or broth, additional broth, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and hot pepper sauce until smooth;...

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 1 tablespoon sherry or reduced-sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons additional reduced-sodium beef broth
• 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1 each medium sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 romaine lettuce leaves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• Hot cooked rice, optional