Description
This Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion is a vibrant and savory stir-fry dish featuring tender flank steak slices cooked quickly with crisp bell peppers and onions. The rich sauce, made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and aromatics like garlic and ginger, perfectly balances sweet, salty, and umami flavors. This easy-to-make stir-fry offers a colorful and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth and set aside.
- Slice the Steak and Vegetables: Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain to ensure tenderness. Similarly, thinly slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers along with the onion for even cooking.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Cook the Steak: Add the sliced flank steak to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 2 to 3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant in color.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the steak and vegetables evenly.
- Serve Hot: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice the flank steak very thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes according to your taste.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with sesame oil for a more pronounced nutty flavor, but use less to avoid overpowering.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice or fried rice for a complete meal.
Keywords: pepper steak, stir-fry, flank steak, bell peppers, Asian sauce, quick dinner, easy stir-fry, healthy meal