Description
The Best Pepper Steak is a delicious and colorful dish that combines tender beef with vibrant bell peppers, all coated in a savory soy-based glaze. This quick and easy recipe takes only about 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that satisfies cravings and delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. thinly sliced round steak, sirloin, or venison
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (half red, half green), sliced
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 4 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
- Seasonings: garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the steak and vegetables thinly; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the glaze ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining sugar and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook onions and bell peppers until slightly browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook marinated steak until browned.
- Return vegetables to the skillet; add glaze and stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg