Here’s a classic Pepper Steak recipe 🥩🌶️—tender beef with colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce:
🥘 Ingredients (4 servings):
- 1 lb beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced against the grain
- 2–3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground for best flavor)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Beef
- Slice beef thinly against the grain
- Toss with 1 tsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt for tenderness
2. Cook the Beef
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
- Stir-fry beef 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked
- Remove beef and set aside
3. Cook Vegetables
- Add remaining oil to the pan
- Stir-fry onion and bell peppers 3–4 minutes until slightly softened
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
4. Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, and beef broth
- Pour over vegetables and bring to a simmer
5. Combine Beef & Sauce
- Return beef to the pan
- Toss everything together until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens (1–2 minutes)
6. Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles
- Garnish with extra black pepper or sliced green onions if desired
💡 Tips:
- Use fresh bell peppers for crunch and vibrant color
- Slice beef very thinly for quick cooking and tenderness
- Adjust black pepper to taste for mild or spicy flavor
If you want, I can also give you a slow-cooker pepper steak version that’s super tender and saucy with minimal prep.
Do you want me to do that?
