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Pepper Steak

Cultural Context

Pepper steak is a popular dish in American cuisine, often enjoyed for its bold flavors and quick preparation. It combines tender beef with colorful bell peppers, making it a visually appealing and satisfying meal. This dish is commonly served over rice or noodles, making it a hearty option for dinner. Its roots can be traced back to various Asian stir-fry traditions, reflecting the fusion of culinary influences in American cooking.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds of flank steak cut against grain into thin slices
2 bell peppers cut into bite size pieces
1 large onion
3 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 thumb size ginger minced
6 tablespoons oil (1/3 for marinade, 1/3 for stir frying of steak, 1/3 for stir frying vegetables)
1&1/2 tablespoon of honey
1/2 tablespoon chicken seasoning (substitute with all purpose seasoning)
Pinch each of crushed black pepper for marinade, and slurry
1/2 cup of water
2 tablespoon of soy sauce (1/2 light and 1/2 dark)
3 tablespoons corn starch (1/2 for marinade, 1/2 for slurry)

beef steak

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean cuts are lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: mixed bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen bell pepper strips

Mixed peppers provide more nutrients; frozen options are budget-friendly.

1

Marinate meat for 20-30 minutes prior to cooking.

2

Place skillet on medium heat, add oil, wait till oil is sizzling hot and place steak in batches, spread out in pan for 2 minutes on each side, to obtain a sear/caramelization.

3

Transfer cooked steak to a bowl to stop cooking. Repeat this process till all steak is cooked.

4

Proceed with cooking vegetables in a wok by adding remaining oil to wok in high heat. Add remaining garlic and ginger, crushed black pepper and salt, stir and cook for under 30 seconds.

5

Add vegetables and cook to your preferred crunch/done-ess.

6

Add slurry (combination of water, corn starch, soy sauce, garlic and ginger), stir till thickened.

7

Add cooked steak and stir to combine. Remove wok from heat and serve with rice.

Cooking Techniques

stir-friedsautéed

Equipment Needed

skilletwokknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Steak with PeppersPeppery Beef Stir-Fry

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