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Pepper Steak Stir Fry
5 from 6 votes

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

This easy pepper steak recipe is made with thin slices of flank steak and sliced onions, along with colorful, tender-crisp bell peppers tossed in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, beef broth, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

For the Sauce
  • ⅓ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 large green bell pepper sliced thin
  • sesame seed optional garnish, sliced
  • green onion optional garnish, sliced

Instructions

For the Sauce
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  1. In a small bowl, add all of the sauce ingredients and whisk together.
For the Stir Fry
  1. Place the flank steak on a cutting board and cover it with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet, pound it to approximately ½” thick. Slice the steak as thinly as you can (to about about ⅛” inch.
  2. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper.
  3. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat .
  4. Add as much steak as will fit in the pan in a single layer without overcrowding the pan. (cook in batches if necessary).
  5. Cook the steak for 1-2 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  6. Remove the steak from the skillet and place on a plate. Continue cooking the steak in batches until it all is cooked.
  7. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat for about one minute on medium high.
  8. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are starting to soften.
  9. Then add the red and green bell peppers. Cook for an additional 4 -5 minutes or until they are tender.
  10. Add the seared steak and sauce to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the steak is warmed through again.
  11. Serve over rice garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onion if you'd like.

Notes

  • Use chicken or vegetable broth if preferred. It won't be quite as rich but still delicious.
  • Use Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free version.
  • Use a ribeye, top round or New York strip if you prefer.
  • Use other color bell peppers like orange and yellow.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 949mg (40%) Potassium 641mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1436IU (29%) Vitamin C 88mg (98%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 949mg 40%
Potassium 641mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1436IU 29%
Vitamin C 88mg 98%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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