Description
If you’re craving bold flavor in a quick, easy dinner, this Pepper Steak recipe is the answer. Tender strips of beef are seared and tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce, paired with vibrant bell peppers for a colorful, protein-packed dish. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, easy dinner ideas, or healthy lunch prep, this Asian-inspired stir-fry is fast, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. It’s one of those easy recipes that feels like a treat but takes little time. Whether you’re looking for food ideas or a healthy snack alternative served with rice or veggies — this one satisfies.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Add sliced beef and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry the onions and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from pan.
4. Increase heat to high, add beef in a single layer, and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if needed.
5. Add garlic and ginger to the pan with the beef. Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
6. Return peppers and onions to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Let the sauce thicken until it coats the meat and vegetables.
8. Garnish with red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, or green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
Don’t skip the marinade — it adds flavor and softness.
Cook on high heat and avoid crowding the pan for best sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg