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Easy Pepper Steak: Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Dinner Recipe
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Easy Pepper Steak: Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Dinner Recipe
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Easy Pepper Steak: Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Dinner Recipe

Discover how to make a classic Pepper Steak that's both tender and bursting with flavor. This simple recipe combines succulent beef strips with vibrant bell peppers and a rich, savory sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Enjoy a delicious dish that comes together quickly and will impress everyone at the table.
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Marinated Beef Strips Ready to Cook
Marinated Beef Strips Ready to Cook

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
16m
Cook Time
31m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Asian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
30g
Protein
25g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Sizzling Beef in the Pan
Sizzling Beef in the Pan

Ingredients

  • Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak
    (thinly sliced against the grain)

    1 lb

  • Bell Peppers
    (red, green, and yellow, sliced)

    3 medium
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  • Onion
    (sliced)

    1 medium

  • Garlic
    (minced)

    2 cloves

  • Soy Sauce

    1 cup

  • Beef Broth

    1 cup

  • Cornstarch

    1 tablespoon
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  • Brown Sugar

    1 tablespoon

  • Sesame Oil

    1 teaspoon

  • Vegetable Oil

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt
    (to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper
    (freshly ground, to taste)

    1 teaspoon
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Servings: 4
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Colorful Bell Peppers and Onions Sautรฉing
Colorful Bell Peppers and Onions Sautรฉing

Instructions

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  • 1

    Slice beef into thin strips, then season with salt and pepper.
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    Slice beef into thin strips, then season with salt and pepper.
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    For tender beef, slice against the grain.
  • 2

    In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, cornstarch, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
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    In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, cornstarch, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
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    Ensure cornstarch is fully dissolved to prevent lumps.
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  • 3

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned, then remove from skillet.
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    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned, then remove from skillet.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook beef in batches if necessary.
  • 4

    In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, then sautรฉ sliced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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    In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, then sautรฉ sliced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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    Cook vegetables to your preferred tenderness, usually 3-5 minutes for a crisp texture.
  • 5

    Return cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
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    Return cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
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    Serve immediately over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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