Description
Enjoy a flavorful and colorful meal with this Pepper Steak recipe. Tender slices of beef are stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and a savory sauce, creating a delicious dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb 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 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the bell peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, oyster sauce, additional soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
- Combine and Cook: Return the beef to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything. Toss well to coat and cook for 1–2 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the beef is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- To make this dish spicier, add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chili.
- You can substitute other bell pepper colors or add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
