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Pepper Steak with Onions

Pepper Steak with Onions: Quick, Savory Stir-Fry Delight

Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick stir-fry that combines tender beef, bell peppers, and onions for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound Beef Strips (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers Mix colors for variety.
  • 1 large Onion Sweet onion recommended.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Substitute with soy sauce and hoisin if necessary.
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut, Vegetable, or Avocado Oil Choose oil with high smoke point.

Equipment

  • wok
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting the beef into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick. Mix with soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl, and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add oil, then stir-fry the sweet onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, add more oil and stir-fry the marinated beef for 3-5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside with the onions.
  4. Lower the heat and add oil, garlic, and ginger to the wok. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add oyster sauce and any remaining soy sauce. Simmer for a minute.
  5. Add the beef, onions, and bell peppers back to the wok, mixing gently to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the beef and avoid overcrowding the wok during cooking.

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