Description
This Juicy Beef Pepper Steak is a quick 30-minute dinner recipe that delivers fresh Asian-inspired flavors with tender beef and colorful bell peppers in a glossy, savory sauce.
Ingredients
- Flank steak (1¼ pounds)
- Vegetable oil (1 tablespoon, divided)
- Bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
- Garlic (2 teaspoons, minced)
- Ginger (1 teaspoon, minced)
- Salt and pepper
- Soy sauce (¼ cup)
- Sugar (1½ tablespoons)
- Cornstarch (1½ tablespoons)
- Water (¼ cup)
Instructions
- Prep your beef by slicing against the grain into thin strips, patting dry, then sprinkling with salt and pepper.
- Slice bell peppers into strips and mince garlic and ginger.
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth for the sauce.
- Cook peppers in a teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes and remove to a plate.
- Add remaining oil, increase heat to high, and cook beef strips in batches for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir constantly for 30 seconds.
- Combine peppers and beef in the pan.
- Whisk and pour sauce over the pan ingredients, allow it to bubble and thicken.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens into a glossy coat.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Slice beef thinly and against the grain for tenderness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning.
- Adjust sauce thickness with water or cornstarch as needed.
- Let flank steak rest after fridge removal for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: Beef Pepper Steak, Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Asian-Inspired, Easy Recipe