Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this easy Pepper Steak recipe. Tender slices of beef, crisp bell peppers, and savory sauce come together in a delicious stir-fry that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add the marinated beef and sear until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Add the remaining oil to the pan, then sauté the bell peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute more.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, and beef broth. Pour the sauce into the pan with the vegetables, bring to a simmer, and return the beef to the skillet.
- Thicken the Sauce: If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
- Leftovers are great for meal prep and reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (without rice)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
