Stir Fried Pepper Steak
Stir Fried Pepper Steak is a tasty and delicious beef dish that you can quickly prepare for lunch or dinner. This is one of my go to dishes whenever I want to enjoy a decent meal while having limited time to allot for cooking. It only takes less than 20 minutes to cook.
Stir Fried Pepper Steak is composed of thinly sliced steak (such as sirloin or tenderloin), bell peppers, and scallions. The beef is marinated for a few minutes in a mixture of seasonings along with cornstarch and then stir-fried with the peppers and scallions. This is best to top over a bowl of newly cooked white rice.
It might sound very quick and easy to prepare—well, it is. However, I have some pointers to achieve best results. The most important is the cut of meat to use; iIt is always best to select tender cuts of meat such as the ones that I mentioned earlier. These cuts of beef do not need extra cooking time to be tender because these are already that way to begin with. It will also help if the meat is sliced as thin as possible so that it can quickly absorb the marinade and it will cook even quicker. The next pointer is to use the suggested ingredients as indicated in the recipe below. Using alternative ingredients might work, but the result won’t be the same. The bell peppers are exceptions. I used three colors of bell peppers to make the dish colorful; you can use just one color depending on your preference. Lastly, stir-frying is all about high heat. You get what I mean 🙂
It is always best to share this scrumptious dish with your loved ones. It will make your day complete.
Try this Stir Fried Pepper Steak Recipe. Let me know what you think.
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Stir Fried Pepper Steak
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 pieces bell peppers sliced
- 1/2 cup scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil divided
Equipment
- 1 Wok A wide pan works too; the goal is enough surface area to sear the beef without crowding.
- 1 Mixing bowl For marinating the beef.
Instructions
- Combine the beef, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Mix until the beef is evenly coated.1 lb beef sirloin, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the cornstarch and toss until it evenly coats the beef. Marinate for 10 minutes.1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or wide pan over high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly tender but still crisp. Remove the bell peppers from the wok and set aside.2 tablespoons cooking oil, 3 pieces bell peppers
- Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the same wok. Once the oil is very hot, add the marinated beef and spread the slices out as much as possible. Let the beef sear for about 30 seconds before stirring.2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 lb beef sirloin
- Stir-fry the beef for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until cooked through, sprinkling in the red pepper flakes during the last 15 to 20 seconds of cooking. Cook the beef in batches if necessary so the wok stays uncrowded.1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Return the bell peppers to the wok and add the scallions. Stir-fry for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the scallions begin to soften and the bell peppers are still crisp.3 pieces bell peppers, 1/2 cup scallions
- Transfer the Stir Fried Pepper Steak to a serving plate and serve immediately with warm rice. Share and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Patricia says
Hi Vanjo, I practice a gluten-free diet, please suggest an alternative to oyster sauce and knorr seasoning. Thanks!
Winnie Dimarucut says
I tried to cook this last night para maiba naman from the usual recipes i cooked for my husband. Ang verdict, PERFECT! 🙂 Ang pihikan kong mister, napakain ko ng marami kagabi. Salamat Panlasang Pinoy.