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Pepper Steak Rice and Gravy

Cultural Context

Pepper Steak Rice and Gravy is a popular dish in American cuisine, particularly in Southern and Creole cooking. This hearty meal combines tender beef with colorful bell peppers in a savory gravy, served over rice. It reflects the fusion of flavors and ingredients that characterize American cooking, influenced by various immigrant communities. Today, variations of this dish can be found across the United States, often adapted to local tastes and available ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
half of a yellow onion
red bell pepper
green bell pepper
beef steak
grill master steak seasoning
black pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
olive oil
butter
1.5 cups rice
3 cups water
flour
3 cups beef broth

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is lower in calories, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is a lower-sodium option.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

1

Prep all vegetables first to ensure everything cooks evenly.

2

Thinly slice half of a yellow onion.

3

Thinly slice red and green bell peppers.

4

Thinly slice beef steak into slightly bigger bite-sized pieces.

5

Season beef with grill master steak seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt; mix well to coat.

6

To make rice, heat olive oil in a pot, add 1.5 cups of rice, toast it, then add 3 cups of water and a bit of butter; cover and bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 10 minutes and fluff after cooking.

7

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat (7-8) and add the seasoned steak, cooking for about 5 minutes until 80% done; remove from heat.

8

In the same pan, add bell peppers and a pinch of salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes; add butter if needed.

9

Add half a cup of flour to the pan with the peppers and cook for about 2 minutes.

10

Pour in 3 cups of beef broth, mixing well to combine with the flour and peppers; let it cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the gravy thickens.

11

Plate the rice in a bowl, add the pepper steak around it, and pour gravy on top.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-fryingthickening

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

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