Easy Pepper Steak

Pepper steak is like the cool cousin of your typical beef dish—it’s colorful, full of flavor, and doesn’t require you to cry a river of tears over an endless ingredient list. This easy pepper steak is all about vibrant bell peppers and savory cuts of beef that soak up all those amazing spices like they’re on a tropical vacation. You’ll love it because it turns a simple dinner into an exciting trip to flavor town without needing to catch a flight.

My family devours this easy pepper steak like it’s going out of style. You might say it’s become our “we’re tired of the same old stuff” dinner champion. The first time I whipped it up, my little one decided bell peppers were her new favorite, which was a miracle since veggies usually have her running for the hills. This dish has definitely made its mark in our household as the go-to when we need a sure-win on the dinner table.

How to Make It

So, imagine you’re standing over the stove, laughing with your favorite playlist going. You start by slicing up some beef, and if you can get it paper thin, you’re pretty much already winning at life. Toss that beef with some soy sauce, cornstarch, and a little bit of a sugar shimmy—this combo is the secret sauce magic. While that’s marinating, chop those peppers like you’re training for an episode of Chopped. Heat up your pan, throw in some oil and get those bell peppers sizzling. Once they start to soften, add in your beef with all that marinade goodness. Keep it moving to avoid your beef pulling a disappearing act by sticking to the pan.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Beef: Slice it as thin as possible—think of it as a challenge that pays off with each bite.
– Bell Peppers: Use a mix of colors. Your eyes will thank you. Skipping the green one is never a bad idea, though—for me, yellow and red are the bomb.
– Soy Sauce: Essential for that savory punch. If you skip it, even the dog will side-eye you.
– Sugar: Balancing act in full swing; too much, and it’s dessert, too little, and it’s just meat.
– Cornstarch: Helps the sauce stick to that beef and amps up the juicy factor.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Slice beef into thin strips.
2. Marinate beef in soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar.
3. Chop bell peppers to desired size.
4. Heat oil in a pan, add bell peppers and sauté until tender.
5. Add marinated beef to the pan with peppers.
6. Cook, stirring often, until beef is well-cooked and sauce thickens.

What to Serve It With

Steamed rice or noodles are the best buddies for this dish. Trust me, you won’t regret it. Or, just grab a fork and dive straight in.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Cook the beef on high heat but don’t wander off; otherwise, it’ll go from juicy to jerky in no time.
– Don’t pour the marinade like it’s free water—let the meat drink it all up first.

✔Storage Tips

Pop leftovers in a sealable container in the fridge, and you’re golden for up to three days. If it survives your midnight snacking attacks, that is. Eating it cold is surprisingly comforting, almost like the love child of leftover pizza and breakfast—a little messy, but no shame.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Swap soy sauce for tamari if you’re gluten-free or just feeling fancy.
– Try honey instead of sugar when you’re out of the latter. Got me out of a pinch multiple times.
– No beef? Chicken or tofu can pinch-hit and still deliver amazing flavors.

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Easy Pepper Steak

A quick and flavorful pepper steak recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender strips of beef cooked with bell peppers in a savory sauce.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 pounds sirloin steak
• ▢ 1 cup green bell pepper sliced
• ▢ 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
• ▢ 0.25 cup soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cornstarch divided
• ▢ 1 cup beef broth
• ▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Slice the sirloin steak into thin strips and season with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak strips and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
• Mix beef broth, soy sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl. Pour into skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
• Return cooked steak to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
• Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

You can adjust the black pepper quantity to make the dish spicier or milder according to your taste.