Description
This classic Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion is a flavorful stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet onions coated in a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Stir-fry the bell peppers and onion for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of colorful bell peppers for a visually appealing dish.
- If you don’t have oyster sauce, substitute with hoisin sauce or additional soy sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg