Description
The Best Pepper Steak is a delightful and quick dish that brings together tender beef and vibrant bell peppers in a savory soy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this Asian-inspired recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to please every palate. Serve it over fluffy rice, in crisp lettuce wraps, or tucked into tacos for a delicious meal that will impress your family and friends. With its rich flavors and colorful presentation, The Best Pepper Steak is destined to become a favorite in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb round steak (or sirloin/venison), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (plus more for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar (plus more for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (plus more for glaze)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (half red, half green), sliced
- Garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips. Prepare the onion and bell pepper by slicing them.
- In a bowl, mix the sliced steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients: soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and bell pepper; cook until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the marinated steak strips and cook until browned on all sides.
- Return cooked vegetables to the skillet with the steak and pour in the prepared glaze; stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg