When you’re looking for a quick dinner that’s full of flavor and doesn’t require a lot of fuss, Easy Pepper Steak is always a great choice. Tender strips of beef, colorful bell peppers, and onions are cooked in a rich, savory sauce that comes together in one pan, making it perfect for busy weeknights. It’s one of those dependable recipes that’s simple enough for beginner cooks but delicious enough to become a regular request from the whole family.
One of the best things about homemade pepper steak is that it comes together faster than ordering takeout. Thinly sliced beef cooks in just a few minutes, while the peppers and onions stay slightly crisp, adding great texture and a touch of natural sweetness. The homemade sauce combines soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a few pantry staples to create a rich, glossy coating that clings to every bite. Cooking the beef quickly over high heat and slicing it against the grain helps keep it tender and juicy, giving you restaurant-style results right at home.
This recipe is also easy to customize with whatever you have on hand. Add mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, or water chestnuts for even more vegetables, or give it a little extra heat with crushed red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños. Serve it over steamed white rice, brown rice, or your favorite noodles to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce. If you’re meal prepping, pepper steak reheats beautifully, making leftovers just as satisfying for lunch the next day.
The key to a successful stir-fry is having everything prepped before you start cooking. Since the ingredients cook so quickly, a few minutes of preparation makes the entire process smooth and stress-free. Once the pan is hot, dinner comes together in no time.
Whether you’re trying to recreate your favorite Chinese takeout at home or simply need a fast and flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy, this Easy Pepper Steak recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again. It’s hearty, colorful, and packed with fresh ingredients that make every bite both comforting and satisfying.
Wok Pan
Blue Diamond Hybrid Nonstick Stainless Steel 12” Wok with Lid, PFAS-Free Ceramic Diamond Bond Stir-Fry Pan, Induction Ready, Dishwasher & Oven Safe, Metal Utensil Safe, Stay-Cool Handle, Silver.
Easy Pepper Steak
Easy Pepper Steak a stir-fried Chinese American dish of sliced beef steak cooked with sliced green and red bell peppers mixed with soy sauce and ginger, and thickened with cornstarch.
- Total Time: :20
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef such as round steak, cut up and fat removed
- 1 medium green and red bell pepper, cut into ½ inch squares
- 6–8 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced ginger (or ground ginger)
Instructions
- Place beef in non-stick skillet over medium to high heat. Add water or stock to braise. Do not allow to dry out, but use minimum liquid. Cook until all sides are brown.
- Add peppers, mushrooms and onion; cook about 1 minute until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in soy sauce and ginger; cook and stir about 1 minute or until hot. May serve over noodles or rice.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :10
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Diabetic