Pepper Steak
Pepper steak is quick, easy and perfect to whip up any night of the week. Strips of beef and bell peppers are stir-fried in a wok to create a delicious main dish, ready in no time! It pairs wonderfully with brown or cauliflower rice.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz top round beef (trimmed)
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 3 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot for paleo or whole30
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Slice beef into thin slices with the grain. Cut each strip across the grain about 1 inch long to create small thin slices. Place in a bowl and add 4 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the wok on high heat. Swirl in 2 teaspoons of oil and add the beef spreading evenly in the wok. Cook undisturbed for 20 seconds to brown beef. Stir meat with spatula and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to wok, add bell peppers and onions, and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. Return beef to the wok, add the prepared sauce and red pepper flakes, then stir-fry about 30 seconds until slightly thickened.
Notes
This pepper steak recipe is delicious served over brown rice or cauliflower rice. Adjust spice levels by varying the crushed red pepper flakes. It keeps well and makes for great leftovers.