Patti Labelle Pepper Steak Recipes

PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Cut roast across grain into 1⁄16-inch strips. Combine 2 Tbsp. olive oil, soy sauce, and next 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal bag; shake to blend. Add beef to bag; seal and turn to coat. Chill 1 hour.
• Remove beef from marinade, reserving marinade. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet overmedium-high heat. Increase heat to high. Add beef to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned,stirring often. Stir reserved marinade into beef; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 17 to 20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper and next 4 ingredients. Cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• Combine cornstarch and broth, stirring until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into beef mixture. Stir in vegetable mixture and tomatoes. Serve immediately over rice, soft polenta, or gnocchi. Garnish, if desired.

THE BEST PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Freeze the flank steak until the meat is slightly frozen and firm enough to thinly slice with ease, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Finely grate 2 cloves of the garlic into a large bowl. Peel the ginger and cut it in half. Finely grate one of the ginger halves into the same bowl; reserve the remaining ginger. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Shaoxing wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar and several large grinds of pepper to combine. Set aside.
• Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain on a very slight bias into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Cut any extra-long pieces in half; the strips should be no longer than 3 to 4 inches. Add to the bowl with the marinade and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• About 30 minutes before finishing the dish, use tongs to transfer the steak to a large baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels and arrange in a single layer. Lay additional paper towels on top to help absorb any excess marinade. Set aside to take the chill off the meat.
• Whisk together the beef broth, sesame oil, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and a couple large grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Finely mince the remaining 2 cloves garlic and add to a small bowl. Finely mince the remaining ginger and add to the same bowl. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add a third of the steak strips in a single layer and cook until well-browned on the first side, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until browned on the second side, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a large plate. Cook the remaining steak in 2 additional batches, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of canola oil per batch. Transfer to the plate.
• Lower the heat to medium high. Add the onion and a splash of water to the empty skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits and stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the red and green bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently and adding another splash of water if the skillet starts to get too brown on the bottom, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.
• Return the steak to the skillet and stir to combine. Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and glossy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pepper steak to a large serving platter and top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.

BRANZINO A LABELLE

Steps:

• Season the branzino fillets with salt and a big pinch of pepper. Sprinkle with the turmeric.
• Heat the grapeseed oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the fillets to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and add the butter, parsley and garlic to the pan. Continue cooking, basting the fish as the butter melts, until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the fillets to a platter. Garnish on the side with the tomatoes and lemon wedges.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS - PATTI LABELLE'S RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the sausage. Cook, breaking up the sausage with the side of a spoon into one inch chunks, until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, tranfer the sausage to paper towels to drain.Pour off all but 2 teaspoons of the drippings in the skillet. Add the onion, bell peppers, and the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, water, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghetti. Cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Serve the spaghetti in individual serving bowls, with the sausage and peppers over the top. Pass the cheese on the side.