Description
This Easy Pepper Steak recipe combines tender flank steak with colorful bell peppers in a savory soy-ginger sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a flavorful and quick stir-fry dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
Meat
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chicken broth (or water), brown sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper. Stir well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the Peppers: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Remove the peppers from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Brown the Steak: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the thinly sliced flank steak to the hot pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the steak to brown on the outside while remaining pink inside to retain juiciness.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger with the steak. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant and aromatic.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the cooked bell peppers to the pan. Stir the prepared sauce mixture once more, then pour it into the pan with the steak and peppers. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the pepper steak to a serving dish and enjoy immediately while hot.
Notes
- Thinly slicing the flank steak against the grain ensures tenderness.
- You can substitute chicken broth with water if preferred.
- Adjust black pepper quantity to suit your taste for spiciness.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari in place of soy sauce.
