Pepper Steak
A delicious Pepper Steak recipe combining tender ribeye steak with bell peppers and savory seasonings, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 lbs Ribeye steak (2-inch long thin slices) Select quality ribeye steak for best flavor.
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped into bite-size pieces)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped into bite-size pieces)
- 1 medium white onion (chopped into bite-size pieces)
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
- ½ tsp ginger (minced)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce Substitute with gluten-free tamari if needed.
- 1¼ cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Cooking Oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided in half)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and place on a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the peppers and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
- Add the cooked steak back into the skillet.
Saucing and Final Cooking
- In a medium bowl, combine garlic, black pepper, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, beef broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir until well combined and then add to the skillet.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Serve hot over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Pepper steak is great served over steamed rice or alongside sautéed vegetables. For added flavor, consider marinating the steak beforehand.