Description
Discover the Best Pepper Steak, a delightful Asian-inspired dish that perfectly marries tender steak with vibrant bell peppers in a savory soy glaze. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Its colorful presentation and rich flavors make it a crowd-pleaser, whether served over fluffy rice, in lettuce wraps, or as tacos. Customize the ingredients to cater to various dietary preferences by swapping beef for chicken or tofu while keeping the delicious glaze intact. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb round steak (or sirloin/venison), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (plus more for glaze)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (half red, half green), sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar (plus more for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (plus more for glaze)
- Garlic powder and ground ginger
Instructions
- Slice steak and vegetables; set aside.
- Marinate steak in soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients: soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook onion and bell pepper until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add marinated steak and cook until browned.
- Return vegetables to the skillet, pour in the glaze, stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg