Published 8/13/2021
Why Pepper Steak?
Pepper steak is one of those delicious, go-to recipes that so may people crave all year round. Pepper steak is a beef stir-fry made with bell peppers, pea pods, onion, and a delicious sauce that varies by different recipes! Our pepper steak recipe is a spin on a classic recipe with some delicious flavor adds that will make this recipe your new favorite.
Ingredients for Pepper Steak
Flank steak- you want to find a one pound flank steak that has some striations of fat, that’s where the flavor is. Flank steak is a common cut of meat that you can find at most grocery stores.Olive oil- you use a little bit of olive oil to brown the pepper steak. Butter works, too! Dry Rub Spices (kosher salt, ground pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes)- this mixture of spices is a perfect combination of flavor. When it comes to the kosher salt, don’t skip it, a coarse salt works best for tenderizing and flavoring meat.Brown sugar- the brown sugar is the sweet in the dry rub that balances out all of the savory spices. It also helps to caramelize the flank steak. Green onions- cutting green onions are a classic and traditional ingredient in most pepper steak recipes. You will be using the whole green onion in this recipe cut into 2-3 inch pieces. Green + red peppers- the ‘pepper’ in pepper steak comes from the bell peppers that are sliced up and sautéd in the pepper steak sauce. White sesame seeds- sprinkling a finished pepper steak with sesame seeds adds just the right amount of crunch and nutty flavor.
How to Make Pepper Steak- At a Glance
Pepper Steak Tips + Tricks
Make it Spicy
If you like a little extra spice in your pepper steak, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the pepper steak sauce or sliced jalapeño. Here are the ingredients you need for the pepper steak sauce. Soy sauce- you can use any type of soy sauce that you would like! Tamari or coconut aminos would work, too. Maple syrup- maple syrup is thick, sweet, and adds the perfect amount of natural sweetener to this pepper steak sauce. If you don’t have maple syrup, honey will do. Rice vinegar- rice vinegar is a typical ingredient in pepper steak sauce. It adds the perfect amount of tartness. Freshly grated ginger- adding a little bit of grated ginger to the pepper steak sauce sets this sauce above all the rest. Looking for an easy way to grate ginger? Place the ginger root in the freezer. It firms up the ginger root and then grate the ginger with a zester. Cornstarch- a little cornstarch thickens up the flavorful pepper steak sauce. Be sure that the cornstarch is completely dissolved in the sauce before adding it to the meat and vegetables or you run the risk of cornstarch clumps in your pepper steak.
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Add More Veggies
If you are looking to add more veg to your pepper steak any of the vegetables below!
carrots broccolired onions
Storage Options
We suggest storing pepper steak separate from rice. Store the pepper steak in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat the pepper steak, add the pepper steak ingredients to a skillet and heat it over medium/low. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to loosen all the ingredients up and bring them to a boil.
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