Easy Pepper Steak

pepper steak over a bed of rice in a bowl

4.56 from 52 votes

Easy Pepper Steak

This Easy Pepper Steak recipe utilizes simple ingredients to create a bold and flavorful stir-fry dinner all in one pot, in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: pepper steak

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

Equipment

12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Sauce

½ cup soy sauce low sodium
¼ cup rice vinegar or less, if you don't like the vinegar taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
2 tablespoon cornstarch

Stir Fry

2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound flank steak sliced thinly against the grain
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
1 medium onion sliced
1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

Make the sauce

Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl combine all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.

Stir Fry

Prep the Steak: Season the flank steak with salt and pepper in a bowl.
Cook the Steak: Add 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak and spread it evenly in the skillet. Cook for 1 minute without touching it, then use a spatula to stir the meat around. Continue cooking for another minute then transfer to a plate.
Cook Veggies: To the same skillet, add the remaining tbsp of vegetable oil and add the peppers and onions - cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until softened.
Add Sauce: Return the beef to the skillet and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is aromatic. Pour the sauce over everything. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until thickened.
Finish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds if preferred and serve over cooked rice.

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Notes

Your leftover pepper steak will last 3–4 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container!
If you want to keep leftovers longer, pop them into an airtight container and place in the freezer. Your leftover pepper steak will keep for 3–4 months in the freezer.

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