Description
The Best Pepper Steak is a delightful dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This quick and easy recipe features tender slices of steak combined with colorful bell peppers in a savory soy-based glaze. With its rich taste and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress your family and guests alike. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a meal that’s both satisfying and visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. thinly sliced round steak (sirloin or venison)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (half red, half green), sliced
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (divided)
- Garlic powder
- Ground ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Slice onion and bell pepper; set aside.
- Marinate steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar to create the glaze; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-5 minutes and remove.
- In the same skillet, cook marinated steak for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add vegetables back to the skillet along with the glaze; stir for about 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over white rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg