You and I will agree that Pepper Beef steak recipes make delicious, quick meals. The combination of tender beef sirloin and crisp bell peppers in a savory sauce never fails to satisfy. It’s so easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s a hit with everyone in my family!
Here are some variations for you to consider
1. Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 1 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove peppers and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook steak for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return peppers to the pan with the steak.
- In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, honey, flour, and water. Pour the sauce over the steak and peppers and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
2. Savory Beef & Pepper Stir Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, arrowroot powder, and turmeric. Add the sliced beef and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet. Sauté the bell peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Serve the stir fry over rice or noodles.
3. Zesty Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Ingredients:
- 1.2 lb beef steak (flank or skirt)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp potato starch
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 lb mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 5 oz shallots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
Instructions:
- Rub the baking powder into the steak for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, honey, and potato starch, tossing to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together beef broth, dark soy sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Sear half the steak for about 1 minute per side, then remove and repeat with the remaining steak.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry the bell peppers and shallots for 1-2 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger, then return the steak to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well.
- Cook for an additional 30 seconds until the sauce thickens. Serve the stir fry over steamed rice or noodles.
