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Pepper Steak

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Pepper Steak is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions coated in a rich savory sauce. This takeout-inspired favorite is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Ingredients

  • Flank steak, sirloin steak, or round steak, thinly sliced
  • Green bell pepper, sliced
  • Red bell pepper, sliced
  • Onion, sliced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Fresh ginger, grated
  • Vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Soy sauce
  • Beef broth
  • Oyster sauce
  • Cornstarch
  • Brown sugar
  • Rice vinegar
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
  2. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the steak in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
  5. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  7. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Return the steak to the skillet.
  9. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  10. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  12. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use yellow or orange bell peppers for extra color.
  • Add mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, or water chestnuts for variety.
  • Substitute chicken or pork for the beef if desired.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat with a splash of broth if needed.

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