Pepper steak is a popular dish with as many versions as there are home cooks. It’s an American recipe with an Asian twist, and sometimes includes ginger, oyster sauce, or teriyaki sauce. This recipe is made with economical but flavorful top sirloin or round steak. The steak is sliced into thin strips to ensure it’s tender and easy to chew. Sliced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes round out the dish, with garlic, soy sauce, a bit of sugar, and onion for flavor. I included noodles tossed with cheddar cheese for a complete meal. If you have another favorite starch or vegetable sides, feel free to omit the noodles and cheese. Pepper steak is also excellent with rice or boiled potatoes.
Recipe Variations
- Flank steak makes delicious pepper steak, too, or try making the dish with pork steaks or strips of pork tenderloin.
- Make it with a combination of green and red bell peppers.
- Add a little heat with some crushed red pepper flakes, chili crisp, or hot sauce.
- Add a garnish, such as sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or chopped cilantro.
- Sauté 4 to 6 ounces of fresh sliced mushrooms with the onion and bell pepper.
Pepper Steak and Noodles
Experience the delicious flavors of pepper steak with this easy-to-make recipe. Thinly sliced steak, onions, bell peppers, and a flavorful sauce make it a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: easy meals
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 pounds beef, sirloin tip or round, cut in thinly sliced 2-inch strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 beef bouillon cube or equivalent granules or base
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups wide noodles, about 6 ounces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add beef strips and sprinkle with garlic powder. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned.
- Remove meat from skillet; add onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Return meat to the skillet along with tomatoes and bouillon cube. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend together the cornstarch, water, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Add to meat mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles following the package directions; drain.
- Toss the hot noodles with the shredded cheddar cheese. Serve pepper steak with the cheddar noodles.
