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Pepper Steak Recipe

This quick and easy pepper steak recipe is ready in 30 minutes! Tender beef, bell peppers, and a rich sauce make this a better-than-takeout dinner recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating time (optional)
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 454 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

For the Steak:
  • 1 ½ pounds flank steak or sirloin steak, sliced thinly against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Sauce:
  • ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • ⅔ cup beef stock
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry:
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 

Instructions

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  1. Place the sliced steak in a bowl with the soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil. Stir to coat. Let it marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge. This marinating time is optional when you're looking for a 30 minute recipe. Or, prep the beef in the morning and then it will be ready to go at dinnertime. 1 ½ pounds flank steak , 1 tablespoon soy sauce , 1 tablespoon cornstarch , 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, ginger paste, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside. ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce , ⅔ cup beef stock, ¼ cup brown sugar , 2 teaspoons ginger paste , 2 tablespoon oyster sauce , 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove the steak from the pan and set it aside. 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  4. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender as you prefer. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant. 1 small yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  5. Return the steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat everything evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
  6. Serve the pepper steak hot over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the meat and veggies (no rice or noodles included). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
  • A teaspoon of red pepper flakes can be added to the sauce ingredients if you like spicy Chinese pepper steak.
  • Don't have sesame oil? Try peanut oil or canola oil.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 2834mg (118%) Potassium 890mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1042IU (21%) Vitamin C 62mg (69%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454

% Daily Value*

Calories 454kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 2834mg 118%
Potassium 890mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1042IU 21%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.