Here’s a classic, flavorful Pepper Steak recipe — tender strips of beef with bell peppers in a savory sauce.
🥩 Pepper Steak
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but flavorful)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for finishing)
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef
- In a bowl, mix sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch.
- Let marinate 10–15 minutes while prepping vegetables.
2️⃣ Stir-Fry the Beef
- Heat 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add beef and sear quickly until browned but not fully cooked (about 2–3 minutes).
- Remove beef and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil if needed.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
- Pour over the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
5️⃣ Combine Beef and Sauce
- Return beef to the skillet.
- Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until beef is cooked through.
- Stir in cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Drizzle with sesame oil if desired.
6️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
💡 Tips
- Slice beef very thin against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Bell peppers can be red, yellow, or orange for a colorful dish.
- Don’t overcook beef — high heat stir-frying keeps it tender.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice wine or hoisin sauce.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker pepper steak version or a stovetop version with a creamy peppercorn sauce.
Do you want one of these versions?
