The Best Pepper Steak
A flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender steak, crisp bell peppers, and a savory soy-based glaze. Served over a bed of white rice, this quick and easy meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced (use half red and half green for color)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
Steak:
- 1 lb round steak sirloin, or venison, sliced very thin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Dash of salt and pepper
Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Slice the steak, onion, and bell pepper. Set aside in separate dishes.
Marinate the Steak
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over the sliced steak and refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the Glaze
- In another small bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until they begin to brown.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Steak
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated steak and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Combine and Glaze
- Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet.
- Pour in the glaze mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat.
Serve
- Serve hot over a bed of white rice.
Notes
Extra Flavor: Marinate the steak for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor.
Variations: Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for a different version.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with fried rice or noodles for a heartier meal.