Description
A quick and flavorful Easy Pepper Steak recipe featuring tender flank steak and colorful bell peppers cooked in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce glaze. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
Meat
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, chicken broth (or water), brown sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper. Stir well until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and set the mixture aside.
- Cook the peppers: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced red and green bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften slightly but remain crisp. Remove the peppers from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Brown the steak: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Add the thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to allow browning, then stir occasionally until the outside is browned but the inside is still pink. This ensures the steak remains tender.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger with the steak and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine and thicken sauce: Return the cooked bell peppers to the pan with the steak. Give the previously prepared sauce mixture a quick stir, then pour it over the steak and peppers. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients.
- Serve: Once the sauce has reached a glossy thick consistency, transfer the pepper steak to a serving dish. Enjoy it hot with steamed rice or your favorite side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Feel free to substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak for a similar texture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt intake.
- The cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce thickens nicely; make sure to stir well before adding to avoid lumps.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed white or brown rice, or even noodles.
