Pepper steak

Here’s a classic, savory Pepper Steak recipe—tender beef, crisp peppers, and a rich sauce that’s perfect over rice.

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Pepper Steak Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
• 1 bell pepper (green), sliced
• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

Sauce:

• ½ cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Marinate beef:
   • Toss sliced steak with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch.
   • Let sit 10 minutes (this helps keep it tender).
2. Sear beef:
   • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
   • Add beef in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until just browned.
   • Remove and set aside.
3. Cook vegetables:
   • In the same pan, add sesame oil if using.
   • Sauté peppers and onion 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
   • Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
4. Make sauce:
   • Whisk all sauce ingredients together.
   • Pour into the pan and bring to a simmer.
5. Combine:
   • Return beef to the pan and toss everything together.
   • Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
6. Serve:
   • Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.

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Tips & Variations

• Extra tender beef: Freeze steak 15 minutes before slicing—it makes thin slicing easier.
• Spicy: Add chili flakes or sliced jalapeños.
• Low-sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce and unsalted broth.
• Veggie add-ins: Mushrooms or snow peas work great.

If you want, I can also share a slow-cooker pepper steak, a Southern-style pepper steak, or a 15-minute weeknight version.