Description
A quick and flavorful pepper steak stir-fry served with veggie-packed fried rice. Savory, colorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- For the Pepper Steak:
- 8 oz flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp vegetable or sesame oil
- For the Stir-Fry Veggies:
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (sliced, mixed colors)
- 1/4 cup onion (sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- For the Veggie Fried Rice:
- 1½ cups cooked rice (day-old preferred)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- Salt & white pepper to taste
- Optional Add-In:
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Cook the Veggie Fried Rice: Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add mixed vegetables and sauté 2–3 minutes. Add rice and stir-fry 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Push rice aside and scramble egg if using. Stir in green onion. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Steak: Heat oil in the same pan over high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and sear 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Veggies: Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the pan. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add Sauce & Combine: Whisk sauce ingredients together. Return steak to the pan, add sauce, and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Serve: Plate pepper steak with veggie fried rice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use halal-certified beef, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and broth.
- Day-old rice gives the best fried rice texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired