Description
Delicious and flavorful pepper steak with bell peppers and onions, a classic Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Toss sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Sear beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Cook bell peppers and onion until tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to the skillet. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, broth, and sesame oil. Simmer.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sliced chili.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg