Easy Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion: 30-Minute Dinner
A classic American-Chinese stir fry featuring tender beef strips, crisp bell peppers, and onions in a savory, glossy soy-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Ingredients
1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Whisk soy sauce, broth, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
2. Sear beef in hot oil until browned; remove from pan.
3. Stir-fry peppers and onions until crisp-tender.
4. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
5. Pour in sauce; simmer until thickened.
6. Return beef to pan, toss to coat, and serve over rice.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Substitute Tamari for a gluten-free version.
Serve immediately with white rice or noodles.