VELVETY FETA PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef.
• Slice very thinly across the grain into strips and place in ceramic or glass bowl.
• Mix together the baking soda and 1/4 cup water, then pour it over the beef.
• Stir well and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Remove the sliced beef from the bowl and rinse it thoroughly under running cold water in a colander (this is a very important step! make sure to rinse it really well); let drain.
• Combine the mustard, black pepper, garlic, and salt in a large bowl.
• Add drained beef, tossing to coat.
• Heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add beef mixture, saute 4 minutes or until done; remove the meat from the pan, keeping warm.
• Add remaining Tbsp of butter, mushrooms, onions, and bell pepper to pan, and saute 3 to 4 minutes to slightly brown; add water, cover and cook about 5 minutes to preferred doneness.
• Add the cooked meat back into the pan and stir in vinegar; remove from heat and stir in cheese.
• Serve with rice or noodles. For a nice variation on this recipe, try using other cheeses: grated smoked Gouda, gorgonzola, etc.