How to Make Pepper Steak That Wows: 7 Simple Steps!
This classic Pepper Steak recipe delivers tender beef and vibrant bell peppers in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef sirloin steak Cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 medium Green bell pepper Sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper Sliced
- 1 medium Onion Sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger Grated
Sauce
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce Low sodium
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
- 1 tsp Sesame oil Optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef strips and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and stir-fry until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return the beef to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another minute, until heated through.
- Drizzle with sesame oil (optional) and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the beef strips in a mixture of soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.