Description
Learn how to make the Best Ever Pepper Steak at home with this easy and flavorful recipe. Tender slices of beef are stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory sauce, creating a delicious dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium 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
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Toss sliced steak with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the marinated beef in a skillet, then set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: Sauté peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger in the skillet.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to the skillet, add sauce mixture, and simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Flank steak is ideal, but sirloin or skirt steak also work well.
- For a lower-sodium option, use coconut aminos and low-sodium broth.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great next-day lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
