Description
The Best Pepper Steak is a mouthwatering Asian-inspired dish that brings together tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory soy glaze. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its vibrant presentation and rich flavors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you choose to make it with beef, chicken, or tofu, the delicious glaze remains irresistible. Serve it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or even as tacos for a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb round steak (or sirloin/venison), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (plus more for glaze)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the steak and vegetables.
- Marinate the steak in a mixture of soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Whisk together additional soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar for the glaze.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook onions and bell peppers until browned then remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook marinated steak until browned on all sides.
- Return vegetables to skillet with steak and add the prepared glaze; stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg