Description
Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion is a quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender slices of beef, crisp colorful peppers, and sweet onions in a rich, savory sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy skillet dinner tastes better than takeout and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds beef steak (sirloin, flank, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef:
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 30 minutes for more flavor). - Prepare the Vegetables:
While the beef marinates, slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince garlic and grate ginger. - Sear the Beef:
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside. - Cook the Vegetables:
Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Sauté bell peppers and onions for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. - Add Aromatics:
Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. - Combine and Simmer:
Return beef to the skillet. Add beef broth or water and stir well. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables. - Season and Serve:
Adjust with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a proper sear.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a splash of chili oil.
- Sauce too thick? Add a splash of broth. Too thin? Simmer slightly longer.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers keep well for 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg