The Best Pepper Steak
A flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender steak, crisp bell peppers, and a savory soy-based glaze. Served over a bed of white rice, this quick and easy meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Vegetables
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced (use half red and half green for color)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
- Steak
- 1 lb. round steak sirloin, or venison, sliced very thin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Dash of salt and pepper
- Glaze
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the steak and vegetables by slicing them and setting them aside in separate dishes.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pour over the steak, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- In another bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 3-5 minutes, until they begin to brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Return the vegetables to the skillet, add the glaze, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot over a bed of white rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the steak for 30 minutes before cooking.
Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for a different variation.
Serve with fried rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for a different variation.
Serve with fried rice or noodles for a heartier meal.