Easy Pepper Steak Recipe
This easy pepper steak recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! Tender beef steak and sautéed peppers in a rich and flavorful stir fry sauce.
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Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs steak thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 Tbsp oil for sauteing
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped green onion for garnish
Steak Seasoning-
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Stir Fry Sauce-
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 1 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Clean and slice the bell peppers and onions.
- Slice the steak into even sized thinly cut strands. Add to a plate or bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds until well combined. Set aside.
- Drizzle 2 tsp oil in a skillet and heat on medium high heat. Once hot, add the peppers and onions and sauté for about 5-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from the skillet, cover and set aside.
- In the same skillet, 2 tsp oil and heat on high heat. Once hot add the seasoned steak and sear for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
- Once the steak is cooked, add the sauteed veggies and sauce mixture to the skillet.
- Toss and simmer for about an additional minute, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- When the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and top with freshly chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while still hot with desired sides.