Description
Easy Pepper Steak is a quick and savory stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a flavorful garlic-soy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water or broth, cornstarch, brown sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced beef and sear until browned and just cooked through, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté bell peppers and onions for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return beef to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lower-salt option.Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy version.Substitute tamari for a gluten-free version.Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
