Easy Pepper Steak

This classic pepper steak recipe brings a takeout menu favorite to your kitchen!

Strips of tender steak are marinated in a homemade sauce and stir-fried with sautéed bell peppers and onions. Quick, easy, and so delicious!

Serve this meal over rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

Perfectly Peppered Steak

Cook and serve this hot and hearty main dish from one pan in less than 30 minutes!Budget-friendly cuts of beef come out tender and juicy in a homemade marinade that also becomes a sauce!We love this easy recipe and think it the taste is even better when homemade!Add your own favorite veggies to make a new family favorite.

Ingredients and Variations

BEEF: Top round, flank steak, and sirloin steak are favorites in this recipe. Prepare the meat for cooking by slicing it against the grain in order to break down the fibers and help tenderize it.

VEGGIES: Green and red bell peppers give a pop of color, but any peppers will work! Yellow, white, or even red onion slices add some crunch & flavor.

SAUCE: Spring for fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor! Soy sauce, Worcestershire, Mirin, and honey or sugar for sweetness round out the sauce. Low-sodium soy sauce can be used in this recipe.

VARIATIONS: Try asparagus, baby corn, snap peas, or sliced carrots. Add additional garlic cloves, a splash of rice vinegar, or some chili paste or sriracha if you’d like. Substitute honey for brown sugar.

How to Make Pepper Steak

Turn some round steak into a peppery and juicy main dish for dinner.

Whisk sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Stir fry onion & peppers in a large skillet until tender. Transfer to a plate.Sear the beef strips (as per the recipe below) and cook just until browned.Add onion & peppers back to the skillet along with the sauce. Cook until thickened.

What to Serve with Pepper Steak

Over ramen noodles, rice, or even cauliflower rice, or some oven-roasted broccoli.

PRO TIP: Marinating the beef strips in the sauce (without the corn starch added) for up to 24 hours will tenderize the meat and intensify the flavor. Remove beef from the marinade and pour it into a bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch.

Side dishes like garlic bok choy, asparagus or Szechuan green beans are always a hit.

For a cool crisp side, try bean sprout salad or easy Asian slaw!

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