Description
Discover the Best Pepper Steak, a vibrant Asian-inspired dish that perfectly marries tender beef with colorful bell peppers in a savory soy glaze. This quick recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is a delightful choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Its rich flavors and stunning presentation are sure to impress anyone at your table. Enjoy it over fluffy rice, in fresh lettuce wraps, or even as flavorful tacos. Plus, it’s easily adaptable for various dietary preferences—simply swap beef for chicken or tofu to keep the delicious glaze intact. Get ready to serve a meal that will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb round steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (half red, half green), sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Garlic powder and ground ginger
Instructions
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Slice the onion and bell peppers.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger; add steak to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together additional soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar for the glaze.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onions and peppers until crisp. Remove from skillet.
- Cook marinated steak until browned on all sides.
- Return vegetables to the skillet with steak; pour in glaze and stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or in wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg