Description
Pepper steak is a vibrant, savory dish that features tender beef strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all enveloped in a rich sauce. This quick and easy recipe turns your kitchen into a five-star restaurant, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Experience an explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice the beef and chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add the beef strips and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the bell peppers and onion until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Cook the beef: Add marinated beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes).
- Thicken the sauce: Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Pour into the skillet and stir until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot: Plate your pepper steak with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American/Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding ginger to the marinade. Substitute bell peppers with your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for better caramelization.