Pepper steak

Here’s a delicious and classic recipe for Pepper Steak — tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers in a savory, slightly sweet garlic-soy sauce. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect over rice or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.

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🥩 Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the steak:

• 1 lb flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

• Pinch of black pepper

For the stir-fry:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small onion, sliced (optional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

For the sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, but adds richness)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Marinate the beef:
   In a bowl, toss sliced steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Let it marinate while you prep other ingredients (10–15 minutes).

2. Mix the sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper. Set aside.

3. Stir-fry peppers:
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add bell peppers (and onion if using). Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.

4. Cook the steak:
   Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until browned and just cooked through.

5. Combine:
   Return peppers to the pan. Add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds.

6. Add sauce:
   Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and veggies.

7. Serve:
   Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

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💡 Tips:

• Slice beef thin against the grain for tenderness.

• Add mushrooms, snow peas, or broccoli for extra veggies.

• Want it spicy? Add more red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.

Would you like a keto version, a slow cooker variation, or a meal prep plan based on this dish?