Description
Sizzling pepper steak delights taste buds with rich, tender beef embracing bold Asian-inspired flavors. Savory strips of meat dance with colorful bell peppers, promising a delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb round steak (sirloin or venison, sliced thinly against the grain)
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced, half red and half green)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Dash of salt
- Dash of pepper
Instructions
- Prepare thin, uniform slices of steak and crisp bell peppers, ensuring each ingredient is neatly arranged for efficient cooking.
- Create a robust marinade by whisking soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat steak slices and refrigerate for enhanced flavor infusion, ideally 30 minutes.
- Craft a glossy glaze in a separate container, combining complementary liquid and seasoning elements.
- Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat, around 400°F. Rapidly sauté vegetables for 3-4 minutes until edges become slightly caramelized but maintain vibrant color and crispness. Transfer to a holding plate.
- Introduce remaining oil to skillet, then swiftly sear steak slices for 4-6 minutes, achieving a golden-brown exterior while preserving tender interior.
- Reunite vegetables with sizzling steak, cascade prepared glaze across the skillet, and gently toss for 1-2 minutes until sauce transforms into a luxurious, glossy coating.
- Plate immediately atop steaming rice or twirled noodles, garnishing with optional green onion slivers for added freshness.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts by marinating the steak for at least 30 minutes to break down muscle fibers and enhance flavor absorption.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing, cutting thin strips about 1/4 inch thick for quick cooking.
- Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve perfect steak browning and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free options or using alternative protein like tofu for vegetarian versions.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg