Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this pepper steak recipe, featuring tender strips of beef seared to perfection and paired with vibrant bell peppers in a savory sauce. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- Rice or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the beef sirloin against the grain and chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced beef in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in chopped onions and bell peppers; stir-fry until softened and aromatic, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, minced garlic, and cracked black pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth and gradually add to skillet while stirring until thickened (about 1 minute).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to customize by adding spicy jalapeños or mushrooms to enhance texture and taste.