Pepper Steak
Pepper Steak
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the flank steak strips with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the vegetables and sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for the sauce. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables and sauce. Toss to coat and heat through, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the Pepper Steak immediately over hot cooked white rice.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pepper Steak
For the Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the flank steak strips with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the vegetables and sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for the sauce. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables and sauce. Toss to coat and heat through, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the Pepper Steak immediately over hot cooked white rice.