This takeout inspired Pepper Steak Stir Fry is as colorful as it is delicious. It comes together in minutes combining tender strips of steak with vibrant bell peppers and onion in a savory Asian sauce. Serve it over white or brown rice for a complete meal.

Easy Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe

Pepper Steak can be made using top round, flank steak or thinly sliced sirloin depending on your personal preference and budget. It’s a quick and easy meal to make with both protein and veggies in a sweet and savory sauce. The sauce is thickened with cornstarch for a glossy finish to the insanely delicious dish. How to make simple Chinese Pepper Steak Stir Fry: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Slice Steak Across the Grain – Sprinkle the steak strips with cornstarch, salt and black pepper. Toss to lightly coat.
Bell Peppers and Onion – Heat vegetable oil in a large 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. To the pan add the bell peppers and onion. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or just until crisp tender and beginning to brown.
Garlic – Add the garlic and ginger to the pan cooking for 1 minute longer. Remove from the skillet to a platter and keep warm.
Cook Steak – Add remaining oil and sesame oil to the skillet. Add the steak strips in a single layer to the pan.
Cook in batches over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of the steak, adding additional oil as needed. Remove using a slotted spoon to the same platter with the bell peppers and onion.
Sauce – In a small bowl whisk together the remaining cornstarch with soy sauce, beef stock, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes.
Return to Pan – Once all of the steak has cooked add along with the bell peppers and onion back to the pan.
Simmer in Sauce – Pour the sauce over the steak and pepper mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat stirring constantly to coat and the sauce has thickened.
Serve immediately over white rice garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.

How to Make the BEST Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Pepper Steak Stir Fry: Top round or flank steak, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, sesame oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, garlic cloves, ginger.
Key Ingredients to Make the Sauce: Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce, beef stock or water, light brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes plus sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnishing.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: 12 inch skillet, sharp knife and cutting board, small bowl, whisk, measuring cups and spoons and large spoon or rubber spatula for stirring.
If you want to load it up with veggies you could add mushrooms, broccoli or finish it off with some bamboo shoots.
Serve Pepper Steak Stir Fry over white rice, brown rice or cooked noodles.
You can adapt the level of spiciness in this dish by using less crushed red pepper flakes or omitting them altogether.
Store Pepper Steak Stir Fry in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking the steak.

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