The Best Pepper Steak
A delicious stir-fry featuring tender slices of steak, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich, savory sauce. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over fluffy white rice for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced (half red, half green for color)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Steak
- 1 lb. round steak sirloin, or venison, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Dash of salt and pepper
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the steak and vegetables by slicing them and setting them aside separately.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Coat the steak with this mixture and refrigerate until needed.
- In another bowl, mix the glaze ingredients and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the steak for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Return the vegetables to the skillet, pour in the glaze, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over white rice.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Swap the beef for chicken or tofu for a different take on this dish.
Enjoy with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles for variety.
Swap the beef for chicken or tofu for a different take on this dish.
Enjoy with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles for variety.