Description
A quick and easy Pepper Steak Stir Fry featuring thinly sliced flank steak cooked with vibrant red and green bell peppers in a savory soy-based sauce. This flavorful dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner and rivals your favorite takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Vegetables
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided use
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook peppers: Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add the red and green bell pepper strips and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Remove the peppers from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Cook the steak: Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan. Season the thinly sliced flank steak with salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat to high, add the steak, and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, allowing their flavors to release.
- Combine peppers and steak: Return the cooked bell peppers to the pan with the steak, mixing well.
- Prepare and add sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup water, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture over the steak and peppers in the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Thicken the sauce and finish: Cook the stir fry for 2-3 minutes while stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a gluten-free variation, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Flank steak is preferred for its flavor and tenderness when sliced thinly; alternatively, sirloin can be used.
- Cut bell peppers into uniform strips for even cooking.
- Do not overcook the steak to keep it tender and juicy.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust sugar to taste for a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 687 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
