Description
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory sauce make this Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound beef steak (such as sirloin, flank, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced beef, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef slices until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion until tender. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to skillet, add broth or water. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Thinly slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
- Marinate beef for at least 15 minutes for flavor.
- Use colorful bell peppers for variety.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately for freshness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pepper Steak, Stir-Fry, Beef and Peppers
