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pepper steak

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Peggi Anne Tebben
Granbury, TX

Like most of my other recipes, I have made this for several years. My family loves it.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 people
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pepper steak

  • 1 lb
    deersteak (tenderized) or beef chuck or round
  • 1/3 c
    soy sauce
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger or 1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh
  • 1/8 c
    canola oil
  • 1 sm
    onion, slivered
  • 1/2 lg
    red or green bell pepper cut into bite size chunks
  • 1 lg
    can chopped suey vegetables, undrained
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 c
    water with 1 tsp. beef bouillon granules or 1 cube
  • 2 sm
    tomatoes, cut in wedges or large grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise

How To Make pepper steak

  • 1
    Cut meat against grain into bite size pieces.
  • 2
    Combine soy sauce, garlic & ginger in semi-large bowl.
  • 3
    Add the meat & toss. Set aside for now.
  • 4
    Heat oil in cast iron skillet or fry pan.
  • 5
    Add meat & toss over med-high heat until browned (about 10 minutes). Deer meat should be tender but if you use beef, taste the beef & if not tender, place lid on & continue cooking another 30 minutes or so on low heat.
  • 6
    Increase heat & add all the vegetables except the tomatoes.
  • 7
    Toss until vegetables are tender crisp, (about 10 minutes).
  • 8
    Mix cornstarch with water. Add to meat mix in pan & stir while cooking until thickened.
  • 9
    Add tomatoes & heat through.
  • 10
    Serve with egg noodles or wild rice with mushrooms.
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