Description
A quick and flavorful pepper steak stir fry featuring tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chili paste
- Optional: 1 cup broccoli florets
- Optional: 1 carrot, julienned
- Optional: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Slice the bell peppers and prepare garlic and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add bell peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Return beef to skillet. Add beef broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to coat evenly.
- Simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Use a high smoke point oil for stir-frying. Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches for best browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pepper steak, stir fry, beef, quick dinner, bell peppers