Pepper steak is a classic stir-fry dish featuring sliced beef, bell peppers, and onions cooked in a flavorful, savory sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect served over rice or noodles.
Key Features
- Main Ingredients: Beef (typically flank or sirloin), bell peppers, onions, garlic
- Sauce: Soy sauce-based, often with garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness
- Cooking Method: Stir-fried over high heat for tender beef and crisp-tender vegetables
- Serving: Usually with steamed rice or noodles
Simple Pepper Steak Recipe (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate beef:
- Toss sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside 10–15 minutes.
- Cook beef:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over high heat.
- Stir-fry beef 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook vegetables:
- Add remaining oil. Stir-fry bell peppers, onions, and garlic 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Combine and make sauce:
- Return beef to the skillet.
- Add beef broth, remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sugar.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and beef is cooked through.
- Serve:
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
✅ Tip: For extra flavor, marinate beef with a splash of sesame oil and some freshly ground black pepper. Use high heat for quick cooking to keep the beef tender.
I can also give a slow-cooker version of pepper steak that’s rich and tender if you want a hands-off approach.
