30-Minute Pepper Steak Stir Fry
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
30-Minute Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Description
30-Minute Pepper Steak Stir Fry is a quick and balanced dish featuring thinly sliced flank steak and bell peppers cooked separately to maintain their textures before combining with a glossy sauce. The stir fry sauce is a blend of soy sauce, garlic, grated fresh ginger, brown sugar, and cornstarch, which adds a light thickness that coats the ingredients evenly. The initial stir-fry of the peppers softens them slightly but keeps their vibrant color and crunch, while the high-heat searing of beef strips creates a desirable browned exterior without overcooking.
The combination of soy sauce and brown sugar adds depth with savory and sweet notes, accented by the freshness of garlic and ginger. This sauce enhances both meat and vegetables, integrating the flavors in the final steps of cooking. Preparing the dish in stages helps control textures and achieve a harmonious combination.
Once completed, this stir fry pairs well with cooked grains or noodles, extending the meal into a full dinner. The use of common, versatile ingredients and a straightforward method helps deliver an easy homemade alternative to takeout pepper steak.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil olive, avocado or vegetable, generic cooking oil
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips, large
- 1 green bell pepper cut into thin strips, large
- 2 lbs flank steak cut into thin strips
Stir Fry Sauce
- 2 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger grated, fresh
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Preheat a wok or large skillet with oil over medium heat. Add in the sliced bell pepper and cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes). Remove the peppers from the pan and set them aside.
- Turn the heat up to high and add the beef strips to the pan. Cook the beef until it's golden brown.
- Add the bell peppers back to the pan. Pour the sauce over the steak and veggies. Cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and enjoy alongside your favorite grain or noodle!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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