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The Best Pepper Steak Recipe

4 from 34 reviews

This Best Pepper Steak recipe features tender strips of marinated steak sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, finished with a flavorful soy glaze. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Steak and Marinade

  • 1 lb round steak (or sirloin/venison), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (plus more for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (plus more for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (plus more for glaze)
  • Garlic powder
  • Ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables and Cooking

  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (half red, half green), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Slice and prep: Slice steak against the grain into thin strips and prepare vegetables.
  2. Marinate steak: Marinate steak with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together additional soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Sauté vegetables: Heat skillet with oil; sauté onions and peppers until tender. Remove from skillet.
  5. Cook steak: In the same skillet, cook marinated steak until browned on all sides.
  6. Combine and thicken: Combine vegetables with steak and add the prepared glaze; stir until thickened.
  7. Serve: Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

  • Marinate the steak for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
  • Serve over rice or use lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.

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