Description
Pepper steak from the heart of home cooking brings tender beef strips simmered in a rich, savory sauce that makes dinner feel like a warm family gathering. Saucy, satisfying slices pair perfectly with steamed rice, creating a comforting meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 ounces flank steak
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers with warmth.
- Toss red and green bell peppers into the hot skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they soften slightly. Transfer peppers to a separate plate.
- Crank the heat to high and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil across the skillet’s surface.
- Carefully lay 8 ounces of sliced flank steak into the sizzling pan, searing each side to create a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Reduce heat to medium-high and continue cooking steak until the meat turns golden brown and loses its pink center.
- Whisk 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Return peppers to the skillet with the perfectly cooked steak.
- Pour the glossy sauce mixture over the meat and vegetables, allowing it to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce transforms into a rich, clingy glaze.
- Plate your pepper steak atop steamed rice or tender noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality flank steak for the most tender results and slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Make sure your skillet is hot before adding steak to get a perfect sear that locks in juicy flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to keep the same rich taste.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1245 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg