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Pepper Steak Recipe

Easy Pepper Steak

This quick and tasty pepper steak is made with thin-sliced beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory soy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend meals, it’s better than takeout and comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced (half red and half green)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided, for cooking
Steak
  • 1 pound round steak or sirloin, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 dash salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Slice steak, onion, and bell pepper into thin strips. Set aside in separate bowls.
  2. Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pour over steak and refrigerate while prepping the rest.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix sauce: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1½ tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet. Add the steak and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  6. Add vegetables back into the skillet with the steak. Pour in the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve hot over cooked white or brown rice.

Notes

To save time, slice the steak and vegetables the night before. Use cold, day-old rice if serving stir-fried. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for extra flavor.