Easy Pepper Steak
This Easy Pepper Steak recipe features thin sliced ribeye steak and crisp bell peppers in a savory, slightly sweet sauce — perfect for easy weeknight dinners and cozy fall comfort food recipes.
Ingredients
For the stir-fry
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, sliced Ribeye
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 yellow pepper sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 1 can beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, and ground ginger.
- Toss the steak strips in the sauce and let sit for 15–30 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions, and stir fry for about 4–5 minutes, until they’re tender-crisp and lightly caramelized.
- Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the marinated steak (in batches if needed) and sear until browned, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked peppers and onions to the skillet and continue cooking until the vegetables are well coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
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