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Pepper Steak Recipe
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Pepper Steak Recipe
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Pepper Steak Recipe

This recipe guides you through making a delicious and savory pepper steak, featuring thinly sliced steak seared to perfection, caramelized sugar for depth, and a vibrant medley of bell peppers and onions simmered in a rich tomato and soy sauce base. It's a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight meal.
#Steak
#Bell Pepper
#Onion
#Quick Dinner
#Stir-fry
#Savory
#Beef
#Weeknight Meal
Seasoning the Steak
Seasoning the Steak

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Asian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
35g
Protein
20g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Searing the Steak
Searing the Steak

Ingredients

  • Steak
    (thinly sliced)

    1 pound
  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Oregano

    1 teaspoon
  • Soy Sauce

    2 tablespoons
  • Red Bell Pepper
    (sliced)

    1 large
  • Green Bell Pepper
    (sliced)

    1 large
  • Onion
    (sliced)

    1 medium
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    3 cloves
  • Tomato Sauce

    1 cup
  • Oil
    (for cooking)

    2 tablespoons
  • Sugar
    (adjust based on steak amount)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Sautรฉing Vegetables
Sautรฉing Vegetables

Instructions

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  • 1

    Season the thinly sliced steak with salt, black pepper, oregano, and soy sauce. Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.
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    Season the thinly sliced steak with salt, black pepper, oregano, and soy sauce. Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.
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    Marinating for an extra 15-30 minutes can enhance flavor.
  • 2

    Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and let it caramelize, stirring constantly, until it turns a light golden brown.
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    Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and let it caramelize, stirring constantly, until it turns a light golden brown.
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    Watch the sugar closely as it can burn quickly. The caramelization adds a subtle sweetness and depth.
  • 3

    Add the seasoned steak to the pan with the caramelized sugar. Sear the steak for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
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    Add the seasoned steak to the pan with the caramelized sugar. Sear the steak for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
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    Sear in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can steam the meat instead of browning it.
  • 4

    In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Sautรฉ for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften but still have a slight crunch.
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    In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Sautรฉ for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften but still have a slight crunch.
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    Don't overcook the vegetables; they should remain crisp-tender for best texture.
  • 5

    Add the minced garlic to the pan with the vegetables. Sautรฉ for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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    Add the minced garlic to the pan with the vegetables. Sautรฉ for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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    Adding garlic after other vegetables prevents it from burning, which can make it bitter.
  • 6

    Return the seared steak to the pan with the sautรฉed vegetables. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir everything together to combine.
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    Return the seared steak to the pan with the sautรฉed vegetables. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir everything together to combine.
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    Ensure all ingredients are well mixed for an even distribution of flavor.
  • 7

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Serve hot, optionally over rice.
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    Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Serve hot, optionally over rice.
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    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. A cornstarch slurry can be added for a thicker sauce.
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