Name: Pepper Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tbs Vegetable Oil; 1.5-2 lbs Sirloin Steak (Sliced); 3 Bell Peppers (Sliced into Strips); 1 Large Onion (Sliced); 1 c Beef Stock; 3 tsp Cornstarch; 1 tsp Beef Better Than Bouillon; 1/2 tbs Tomato Paste; 1 tsp Kosher Salt; Cracked Black Pepper (to taste); 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 4 c Cooked White Rice (for serving)

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This Pepper Steak recipe is quick and easy. Make it a complete meal when served with rice.

This is a great dish to prepare during a busy week. You can have supper on the table in less than half an hour. How can you go wrong with delicious slices of beef with peppers and onions in a tasty gravy sauce?

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Quick and Easy Southern Style Pepper Steak

Ingredients

2 tbs Vegetable Oil
1.5-2 lbs Sirloin Steak, Sliced
3 Bell Peppers, Sliced into Strips
1 Large Onion, Sliced
1 c Beef Stock
3 tsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Beef Better Than Bouillon
1/2 tbs Tomato Paste
1 tsp Kosher Salt
Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
4 c Cooked White Rice, for serving

Pepper Steak with Rice and Gravy

Cook rice according to directions and set aside. If you use minute rice, this will only take 10 minutes.

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.

When the skillet is hot, add the strips of steak. I used sirloin but you can use whatever cut of beef you prefer.

Sauté the beef strips 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Pepper Steak and Rice

Add the sliced peppers (I used a yellow, red and green bell pepper for a mix of color) and sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes.

This time frame will soften the vegetables and cook them but leave a slight crunch to hold their integrity. If you prefer your vegetables softer, you can continue to cook as desired.

Push the cooked vegetables to the side of the skillet.

In a measuring cup combine beef stock, cornstarch and beef Better than Bouillon by whisking together to form a slurry mixture.

Add the slurry mixture to the skillet and whisk the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

Add tomato paste and whisk to incorporate. The sauce will thicken quickly.

Stir the peppers into the sauce and add the cooked steak back to the skillet. Add seasonings and stir to mix everything together.

Remove from heat and serve over rice. Serves 4-6 people, depending on appetite.

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Pepper Steak

Quick and easy Southern style pepper steak is a one pan beef and gravy dish, perfect when served over rice for a complete meal

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings: Servings

Calories: 659kcal

Author: Julia Jordan

Ingredients

2 tbs Vegetable Oil
1.5-2 lbs Sirloin Steak Sliced
3 Bell Peppers Sliced into Strips
1 Large Onion Sliced
1 c Beef Stock
3 tsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Beef Better Than Bouillon
1/2 tbs Tomato Paste
1 tsp Kosher Salt
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
4 c Cooked White Rice for serving

Instructions

Cook rice according to directions and set aside. If you use minute rice, this will only take 10 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
When the skillet is hot, add the strips of steak. I used sirloin but you can use whatever cut of beef you prefer.
Sauté the beef strips 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add the sliced peppers (I used a yellow, red and green bell pepper for a mix of color) and sliced onions to the skillet.
Sauté for 5 minutes. This time frame will soften the vegetables and cook them but leave a slight crunch to hold their integrity. If you prefer your vegetables softer, you can continue to cook as desired.
Push the cooked vegetables to the side of the skillet.
In a measuring cup combine beef stock, cornstarch and beef Better than Bouillon by whisking together to form a slurry mixture.
Add the slurry mixture to the skillet and whisk the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
Add tomato paste and whisk to incorporate. The sauce will thicken quickly.
Stir the peppers into the sauce and add the cooked steak back to the skillet. Add seasonings and stir to mix everything together.

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