Pepper Steak Recipe

a bowl of beef and pepper stir fry with rice and chopsticks.

5 from 3 votes

This pepper steak is the perfect easy weeknight meal! Tender flank steak is cooked with bell peppers and onions and tossed in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Pepper steak is also perfect for meal prep–make it once and enjoy it all week long!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: asian

Servings: bowls

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Sauce

⅓ cup low-sodium beef broth vegetable or chicken will also work
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce for gluten free, use tamari or coconut aminos
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp grated fresh garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger

For the Stir Fry

1 lb. flank steak sirloin, ribeye, New York strip, or round steak also work
2 tbsp olive oil divided, or any neutral oil
1 sweet onion thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper thinly sliced, any color will work
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
3 cups cooked white rice for serving
sesame seeds and sliced green onion optional, for garnish

Instructions

For the Sauce

Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
⅓ cup low-sodium beef broth, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp grated fresh garlic, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

For the Stir Fry

Place the flank steak on a cutting board and cover it with plastic. Use a meat mallet to pound it to ½-inch thick. Thinly slice the steak as thinly as you can— about ⅛ inch. Season the steak lightly with salt and pepper.
1 lb. flank steak
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add as much steak as will fit to the pan—you don’t want to overcrowd it!
2 tbsp olive oil
Cook the steak for 1-2 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steak to a plate and continue searing the steak in batches until it has all been cooked.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. When it is warm, add the onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until just beginning to soften.
1 sweet onion
Add the red and green bell peppers. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper
Add the seared steak and sauce to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the steak is warmed through again.
Serve over rice garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
3 cups cooked white rice, sesame seeds and sliced green onion

Notes

Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

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