Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe (2024)

What You’ll Love About Steak Stir Fry Recipes

• Delicious flavors
• Balanced meal with protein, carbs, and veggies
• Thick and glossy sauce like your favorite take out spot
• Made with simple ingredients
• A family favorite

How to Make Steak Stir Fry

This is an overview on how to make steak stir fry, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.

PRO TIP:Freeze steak for 30 minutes or so to make it easier to slice. Slice it against the grain.

FAQs

Can I add extra vegetables to this beef stir fry recipe?

Yes, you could virtually use any vegetable; you’ll just need to be mindful of the cooking time and cooking order if using a variety of vegetables. Carrots, broccoli, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, green beans, snow peas, and bok choy would all be delicious.

What’s in pepper steak stir fry sauce?

This recipe for pepper steak stir fry sauce is simple and made with ingredients that you probably already have:

• Garlic
• Ginger
• Soy sauce
• Brown sugar
• Cornstarch
• Rice wine vinegar
• Sesame oil

Can you make pepper steak stir fry without cornstarch?

Yes, you can omit the cornstarch if you like, the sauce will not be as thick and glossy like it is as Chinese restaurants, but will still be full of flavor.

Is this pepper steak recipe healthy?

Yes! You can read all about my disdain for the is it healthy question, but this meal has protein, veggies, carbs, and FLAVOR – everything you need in a meal. The full nutrition stats can be found below the recipe card.

Is beef pepper stir fry Chinese?

Pepper steak is a Chinese-American dish that consists of sliced beef, sliced bell peppers, bamboo shoots and a soy sauce-based sauce. It originated from Fujian cuisine, where pork was originally used and the seasonings a bit lighter. The American adaptation dates back to 1948.

Storage Instructions

Store pepper steak stir fry leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

How to reheat

Reheat the stir fry in the microwave, or for best results, in a hot skillet, just until heated through.

See Also

Ham & Cheese Overnight Breakfast Lasagna Recipe

How to Feed Stir Fry Steak to the Whole Family

I get it, feeding kids can be tough! But following theDivision of Responsibilityand knowing your job and your child’s job makes it SO much more enjoyable. You’ll be able to feed your kids any meal, which will help ensure that they are eating a variety of nutritious foods – with plenty of play food sprinkled in.

I like to serve this pepper steak stir fry with rice, but you can also serve it with noodles if you prefer. I would use a longer noodle like spaghetti or a flat noodle like linguine or Pad Thai noodles.

I would recommend serving small pieces of the homemade steak stir fry in a pinch bowl (taster bowl) if it’s a new or learning-to-like it food. Serve the meal with a few items you know your kids will eat, like fruit, milk, and/or bread and butter.

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Ingredients

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• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
• 2 green bell peppers
• 2 red bell peppers
• 16 oz. flank steak
• 3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. sesame oil

1. Prep ingredients:
   Prepare rice according to package instructions.
   Slice bell peppers.
   Slice flank steak against the grain in ¼ inch slices. **Freeze for 30 min to make this easy
   Mince garlic.
   Mince ginger.
2. Mix up sauce. Whisk together minced garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add peppers and ¼ teaspoon salt to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes. Transfer peppers to a plate.
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add steak and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned.
5. Add peppers and soy sauce mixture to pan and stir occasionally, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
6. Serve peppers and steak over rice.

• Nutrition facts do not include rice.
• If you like it spicy, add 1/2-1 sliced jalapeno.