Description
Pepper steak dances with sizzling bell peppers and tender onions, creating a classic Chinese-American dinner that brings comfort to your table. Juicy beef strips mingle with colorful vegetables, delivering a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 3 medium bell peppers (mixed red/green/yellow), sliced
- 1 large yellow or white onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice the beef sirloin into thin, even strips measuring approximately ¼ inch thick, ensuring uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves finely, releasing their aromatic flavors for the marinade.
- Mix 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a robust marinade.
- Coat the beef strips completely in the marinade and let sit for exactly 15 minutes at room temperature to absorb the seasonings.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Cook beef strips in two separate batches for 2-3 minutes per batch, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown exterior without overcrowding the pan.
- Remove browned beef and set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté 3 mixed bell peppers (sliced) and 1 large onion (sliced) for 4-5 minutes until they become slightly softened but retain a crisp texture.
- Return beef strips to the skillet and mix with vegetables, heating everything together for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve the pepper steak immediately over steamed rice or noodles while piping hot.
Notes
- Cutting against the grain helps tenderize the beef and ensures each bite is super easy to chew.
- Marinating the beef for exactly 15 minutes allows the soy sauce to deeply flavor the meat without making it too salty.
- Using high heat when cooking beef creates a perfect golden-brown exterior that seals in the meat’s natural juices.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg