Description
Pepper steak is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this quick recipe is sure to impress with its delightful combination of textures and tastes. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces. Chop the bell peppers and onions into similarly sized strips.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and minced garlic. Add the sliced beef and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté bell peppers and onions for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add marinated beef and cook until browned (3-4 minutes).
- Return vegetables to the skillet, then mix in beef broth combined with cornstarch. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American/Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg