Quick Pepper Steak with Onions and Bell Peppers
A sizzling stir-fry of tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and onions in a savory soy-based sauce. Fast, bold, and better than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp oil (plus more as needed)
1 tsp sesame oil (optional for finish)
Beef Marinade:
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp oil
Sauce:
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup water or beef broth
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, pepper, and oil. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Sear beef in hot pan until browned. Remove.
- Stir-fry onions and peppers 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook 30 seconds.
- Add sauce and simmer until thickened. Return beef and toss to coat.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice beef thinly against the grain. Use tamari for gluten-free. Add chili for heat. Great for meal prep.