{"id":"7e39fc16-4b93-4c12-b61e-afef01a7914a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7e39fc16-4b93-4c12-b61e-afef01a7914a","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/easy-pepper-steak/","title":"Pepper Steak","description":"This pepper steak is made with tender strips of beef, sweet bell peppers, onions, and a savory garlic ginger sauce. Serve it over rice for an easy takeout-style dinner at home.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT160M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Cropped-Easy-Pepper-Steak-2-SpendWithPennies.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound top round beef (sliced into strips against the grain)","item":"top round beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"sliced into strips against the grain"},{"text":"2 tablespoons canola oil ( or vegetable oil)","item":"canola oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or vegetable oil"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 green bell pepper (cored and sliced)","item":"green bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"cored and sliced"},{"text":"1 red bell pepper (or orange/yellow, cored and sliced)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"or orange/yellow, cored and sliced"},{"text":"¾ cup water","item":"water","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup honey ( or brown sugar)","item":"honey","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or brown sugar"},{"text":"3 tablespoons soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon mirin (or dry sherry, optional)","item":"mirin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or dry sherry, optional"},{"text":"1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce","item":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)","item":"fresh ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"green onions (sliced)","item":"green onions","preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"sesame seeds","item":"sesame seeds"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"To make the marinade, in a medium bowl, combine water, honey, soy sauce, mirin (if using), Worcestershire, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and whisk."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the beef strips to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally."},{"number":3,"text":"To cook the beef, remove it from the marinade, reserving the marinade."},{"number":4,"text":"Heat a cast-iron skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add canola oil."},{"number":5,"text":"Once the oil is hot, add the sliced onion and green & red peppers and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a plate."},{"number":6,"text":"Add beef to the skillet and cook for 1 minute without moving it to get a nice sear on it. Stir the beef and continue cooking until browned (the beef doesn't have to be cooked through), about 2 to 3 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Transfer the beef to the plate with the peppers."},{"number":8,"text":"Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved marinade. Pour it into the skillet and, while whisking over medium-high heat, bring it to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes."},{"number":9,"text":"Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, peppers, and steak back to the skillet."},{"number":10,"text":"Stir to combine all the ingredients and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through."},{"number":11,"text":"Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with rice."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:48:38.361915+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:48:38.361915+00:00"}