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Juicy Beef Pepper Steak Recipe: 30-Minute Dinner Magic

This Juicy Beef Pepper Steak is a quick 30-minute dinner recipe that delivers fresh Asian-inspired flavors with tender beef and colorful bell peppers in a glossy, savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-Chinese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Flank steak 1¼ pounds
  • Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon, divided
  • Bell peppers 1 red, 1 green
  • Garlic 2 teaspoons, minced
  • Ginger 1 teaspoon, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Soy sauce ¼ cup
  • Sugar 1½ tablespoons
  • Cornstarch 1½ tablespoons
  • Water ¼ cup

Method
 

  1. Prep your beef by slicing against the grain into thin strips, patting dry, then sprinkling with salt and pepper.
  2. Slice bell peppers into strips and mince garlic and ginger.
  3. Mix soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth for the sauce.
  4. Cook peppers in a teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes and remove to a plate.
  5. Add remaining oil, increase heat to high, and cook beef strips in batches for 5-6 minutes until browned.
  6. Add garlic and ginger, stir constantly for 30 seconds.
  7. Combine peppers and beef in the pan.
  8. Whisk and pour sauce over the pan ingredients, allow it to bubble and thicken.
  9. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens into a glossy coat.
  10. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly and against the grain for tenderness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning.
  • Adjust sauce thickness with water or cornstarch as needed.
  • Let flank steak rest after fridge removal for even cooking.