Pepper steak is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. It’s an easy and delicious main course that features juicy cuts of beef, bell peppers, and a flavorful sauce. Best of all? This type of steak is incredibly versatile, and you can make a wide variety of pepper steaks to suit your tastes.
From stir-fried to slow-cooked, we’ve rounded up 11 of the best pepper steak recipes—all of which are sure to become family favorites. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting Sunday supper, these recipes have you covered.
We’re sure you’ll find a pepper steak recipe that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds!
Dinner at the Zoo
Pepper Steak Stir Fry
This pepper steak stir fry is thinly sliced flank steak cooked with red and green bell peppers in a savory sauce. A quick and easy meal that tastes even better than take out!
Enjoy a delicious, savory stir fry that's packed with flavor and sure to please your taste buds - this Amazing Pepper Steak Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Instant Pot Ginger Pepper Steak
Quick and easy recipe to make Instant Pot ginger pepper steak with green peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger mixed in a flavorful, savory Teriyaki sauce served over rice.
Pepper Steak, updated with a sweet and spicy gravy and served over mashed potatoes, becomes the ultimate comfort food when it's made in the Midwest. Hearty and filling, your family will love this meal any day of the week!
Enjoy PF Chang’s Pepper Steak at home with this tasty copycat recipe. Featuring flank steak and bell peppers in an irresistible pepper garlic sauce. Serve with white or brown rice for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Succulent strips of tender steak meet an array of colorful bell peppers and onions in this umami-packed Asian-style stir-fry. Quick and simple, this satisfying dish will leave your taste buds wanting more.
4
28 min
TOTAL TIME
323
CALORIES
$4.58
PER SERVING
Ingredients
15 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
1 lb flank steak
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp canola oil
divided
1 whole yellow onion
2 whole bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame seed oil
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp cornstarch
green onion
sliced
Directions
7 STEPS
1
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seed oil, beef broth, sugar, ground ginger, and cornstarch to prepare the sauce. Set aside.
2
Slice the flank steak into thin strips and season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak and cook for 2 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, and season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5
Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
6
Add the cooked steak back to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir, cooking for 1 to 2 more minutes, or until heated through and the sauce thickens.
7
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Quick and easy pepper steak recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop. A 30 minute stir fry with peppers, beef steak, Chinese sauce.
Tender Strips of beef stir fried with peppers and onions with a delicious Asian style sauce. A super simple pepper steak dinner that can be on your dinner table in 25 minutes tops, using simple and fresh ingredients.
Chinese Pepper Steak (Stir-Fried Beef with Onions,...
Wok Hei, the smoky, charred flavor or well-cooked stir-fries can make or break Pepper Steak, the classic Chinese-American staple. Our version combines tender steak with bell peppers and onions in a savory black pepper-flavored sauce. For best results, we cook it on a wok set on an outdoor coal grill...
This Crockpot Pepper Steak is an easy, one-pot dinner that is full of flavor! Made with tender beef, bell peppers, onions, and a savory sauce, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it over rice for a delicious and effortless meal that everyone will love!