Description
This Pepper Steak Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender strips of beef are marinated in a savory sauce, then stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions. Serve this delicious stir fry over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (divided)
Stir Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for sauce thickening)
- cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate Beef: Toss sliced steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat ½ tablespoon sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Sear marinated beef until browned. Set aside. Stir-fry bell peppers and onion until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger. Return beef to the pan, pour in beef broth, and simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or tofu for beef.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Use tri-color bell peppers for more color and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups (without rice)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
