Description
This One-Pan Pepper Steak Stir-Fry is a savory, restaurant-quality meal made in a single pan in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and a glossy ginger-garlic sauce, it is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want something healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain
- 2 large bell peppers (red and green), sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef and Sauce: Slice beef into thin strips and toss with a small amount of soy sauce and cornstarch. In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
- Sear the Steak: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1 minute to develop a crust. Flip and cook for 1 more minute, then remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and sauté peppers and onions for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Thicken and Combine: Return the beef to the skillet. Give the sauce a final stir and pour over the beef and vegetables.
- Simmer: Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and becomes thick and glossy.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For the most tender beef, always slice against the grain and use a very hot pan to sear quickly. If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a tablespoon of water or broth to reach your desired consistency. To save time, chop your peppers and onions the night before.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4th of dish)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg