Pepper Steak Stir-Fry with Rice – Tender, Saucy & Weeknight-Perfect

This Pepper Steak Stir-Fry with Rice is a classic takeout-style favorite made right at home. Juicy strips of beef, crisp bell peppers, and a savory sauce come together fast in one pan—simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor 😍

ingredients:

for the stir-fry

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 2 bell peppers (red & green), sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

• Black pepper, to taste

for the sauce

• 1/2 cup beef broth

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp sugar or honey

• 1 tsp cornstarch

for serving

• Cooked white rice

• Optional: green onions or sesame seeds

directions:

marinate the beef

Toss sliced steak with cornstarch and soy sauce. Set aside 10 minutes.

make the sauce

Whisk all sauce ingredients together and set aside.

stir-fry

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

Add beef in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until just browned. Remove and set aside.

cook veggies

In the same pan, add onion and bell peppers. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.

Add garlic and ginger, cooking 30 seconds.

combine

Return beef to the pan.

Pour in sauce and stir until thickened and glossy, about 1–2 minutes.

Season with black pepper to taste.

serve

Serve hot over steamed rice.

Garnish if desired.

tips:

• Slice beef thin and against the grain for tenderness

• Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed

• Add mushrooms or snap peas for extra texture

prep time: 15 mins

cook time: 10 mins

serves: 4