Tender strips of steak, colorful bell peppers, and onions come together in a rich, savory sauce in this comforting pepper steak and rice recipe. A touch of rice vinegar adds a little tang, while fluffy rice soaks up the flavor. Serve with spinach on the side for a satisfying homemade dinner!
Pepper Steak & Rice
Tender strips of steak simmered with bell peppers and onions in a rich, savory sauce, served over fluffy rice. This hearty, flavorful dish brings homemade comfort to the dinner table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 bunch green onions cut into thirds, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 2 cups Cooked rice for serving
Sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Combine the sliced steak, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, black pepper, and baking soda. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients, including the unseasoned rice vinegar, in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side, working in batches if needed. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion, bell peppers, and white portions of the green onions. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir the prepared sauce again, pour it into the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Return the steak to the skillet and add the green portions of the green onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with cooked rice and enjoy!
