Description
Enjoy a flavorful Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion that combines tender beef and crisp vegetables. This Easy Pepper Steak Stir Fry 20 Minutes offers a juicy, savory experience perfect for weeknight meals. Try the Best Pepper Steak Beef Flank Steak for a classic, tasty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef steak such as sirloin or flank or ribeye thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce oyster sauce and cornstarch in a bowl then add thinly sliced beef tossing to coat and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on high in a large skillet or wok then cook beef slices in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and set aside.
- Pour remaining oil into the skillet then sauté bell peppers and onion for 3 to 4 minutes until tender crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger to the vegetables and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return beef to the skillet then pour beef broth or water stirring all ingredients well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness and quick cooking
- Marinate for at least 15 minutes for full flavor infusion
- Use colorful bell peppers for visual charm and flavor variety
- Adjust seasoning optionally with more soy or oyster sauce
- Serve immediately for best freshness and garnish with fresh herbs if desired
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days and reheat gently
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg