Pepper Steak

Name: Pepper Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flank steak, sliced thin; 2 bell peppers, sliced into strips; 1 onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt and black pepper

Tender beef and bell peppers in a savory soy-based gravy. A classic Chinese-American dish that's hearty, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes.

30 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs flank steak, sliced thin
2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Season 1.5 lbs sliced thin flank steak with to taste salt and black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2

Add beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
3

Add 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 2 sliced into strips bell peppers and 1 sliced onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Transfer to the plate with the beef.
5

Pour 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1 cup beef broth into the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits.
6

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to create a slurry.
7

Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering broth until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
8

Return beef, peppers, and onion to the skillet. Toss to coat with the gravy and cook for 1 minute.
9

Serve over rice.

Questions

Can I make Pepper Steak gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pepper Steak keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pepper Steak?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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