Pepper Steak 🥩🌶️
A quick, savory stir-fry with tender beef, crisp peppers, and a bold, glossy sauce
This Pepper Steak is a classic, takeout-style dish you can easily make at home in under 30 minutes. Juicy strips of beef are seared until flavorful, then tossed with colorful bell peppers and onions in a rich, peppery sauce that’s savory, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying.
It’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.
🛒 Ingredients
You’ll need thinly sliced beef steak (sirloin or flank works best), bell peppers in any color, onion, garlic, soy sauce, beef broth, cornstarch, black pepper, a pinch of sugar, sesame oil, and vegetable oil for cooking.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Pepper Steak
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Ready in under 30 minutes
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Tender, juicy beef with crisp vegetables
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Bold, savory, pepper-forward flavor
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Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners
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Better (and faster) than takeout
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Beef
In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with a small amount of cornstarch, soy sauce, and freshly ground black pepper. This helps tenderize the beef and gives the sauce a silky texture.
2️⃣ Sear the Beef
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear quickly until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Vegetables
In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the garlic, sliced onion, and bell peppers until fragrant and just slightly tender—about 2–3 minutes. The peppers should still have a bit of crunch.
4️⃣ Bring It All Together
Return the beef to the pan. Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, and extra black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is cooked through.