Meal Prep Pepper Steak
Meal Prep Pepper Steak
Ingredients
For the Steak and Vegetables
- 1 red onion, sliced thinly
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 2 habanero peppers, sliced thinly (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 pounds steak, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the red onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and habanero peppers. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the steak: thinly slice the 2 pounds of steak. Place the sliced steak in a large bowl. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to the steak. Mix thoroughly with your hands until the steak is evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak to the pan and cook until it is browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside, leaving any drippings in the pan.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the vegetables: Add the sliced red onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and habanero peppers to the same pan. Stir everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Prepare the sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth and lump-free.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Combine and finish: Return the cooked steak to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the steak and vegetables. Stir constantly as the sauce begins to thicken, which should happen quickly. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is thick and evenly coats all the ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve: Serve the finished pepper steak immediately over rice. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping into individual containers for future meals.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Meal Prep Pepper Steak
For the Steak and Vegetables
- 1 red onion, sliced thinly
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 2 habanero peppers, sliced thinly (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 pounds steak, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the red onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and habanero peppers. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the steak: thinly slice the 2 pounds of steak. Place the sliced steak in a large bowl. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to the steak. Mix thoroughly with your hands until the steak is evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak to the pan and cook until it is browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside, leaving any drippings in the pan.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the vegetables: Add the sliced red onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and habanero peppers to the same pan. Stir everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Prepare the sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth and lump-free.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Combine and finish: Return the cooked steak to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the steak and vegetables. Stir constantly as the sauce begins to thicken, which should happen quickly. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is thick and evenly coats all the ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve: Serve the finished pepper steak immediately over rice. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping into individual containers for future meals.
⏱️ 2 min