Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb beef strips (thinly sliced round steaks, cut into strips)
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thick slices
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thick slices
• 1/2 onion, thickly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Thinly slice round steaks into strips for a total of 1.5 lbs.
   • Cut green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion into thick slices.
2. Season Beef and Vegetables:
   • Place beef strips, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sliced onion in an electric pressure cooker.
   • Sprinkle garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and brown sugar over the beef and peppers.
   • Pour soy sauce over the beef and peppers.
3. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry:
   • In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.
4. Add Beef Broth:
   • Pour the beef broth into the electric pressure cooker over the beef and vegetables.
   • Stir everything to combine.
5. Pressure Cook:
   • Close the pressure cooker lid and set it to cook on high pressure for about 8-10 minutes.
6. Quick Release Pressure:
   • Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.
7. Thicken the Sauce (if needed):
   • Open the lid carefully, and if the sauce needs thickening, turn on the sauté function.
   • Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
8. Serve:
   • Serve the Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions over rice or noodles.
9. Enjoy:
   • Delight in the flavors of your homemade Chinese-inspired meal, featuring tender beef strips and vibrant peppers in a savory sauce.