Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers & Onion

22 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add beef strips and sear 1–2 minutes per side.
  4. 4Remove beef and set aside.
  5. 5Add peppers and onion to the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  6. 6Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
  7. 7In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire.
  8. 8Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet.
  9. 9Bring to a simmer and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  10. 10Return beef to the skillet and coat in the rich pepper steak sauce.
  11. 11Cook 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and glossy.
  12. 12Garnish with red pepper flakes or sesame seeds and serve over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak, sirloin, or round steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • red pepper flakes
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

large skilletbowl