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pepper steak on rice

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sheri Hansen
Green Valley, AZ

I used to make this for us a lot because it's very simple and quick. It's also yummy and good for finicky kids. Hope you all enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is a simple and quick one pan pepper steak recipe. It's full of savory flavors with a bit of sweetness from the red pepper and onions. If you like a bit of a kick, we suggest adding extra red pepper flakes. Served over white rice, it's a scrumptious weeknight dinner.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 4 people
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pepper steak on rice

  • 1 1/2 c
    julienned green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    julienned red bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    thin slices of sweet onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 1/2 can
    beef broth, reduced sodium
  • 2 md
    fresh tomatoes, quartered
  • dash
    ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    blk. pepper
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 lb
    beef chuck, boneless, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1/4 c
    lite soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/4 c
    water, cold
  • sprinkle dash
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 c
    Minute Rice

How To Make pepper steak on rice

  • Chuck steak cooking in a skillet.
    1
    Pour olive oil into a large skillet and add chuck steak, which you cut-up into 1/4-inch strips. Add seasonings and soy sauce. Simmer with the lid on for 5-10 minutes, turning after browned.
  • Green and red bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes added to the skillet.
    2
    Slice green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion into narrow strips. Add to mixture above. Continue simmering and add cut up tomatoes (quartered). Sprinkle some red pepper flakes. Use very little; just for a bit of a bite.
  • Water and corn starch added to create a gravy.
    3
    Prepare the Minute Rice or you may use brown rice if preferred. Next mix the 2 Tbsp corn starch with 1/4 c of water until smooth. Gradually add it to the pepper steak mixture. Simmer until thickened like gravy (20 minutes or longer). If too thick, depending on your taste add more water.
  • Pepper steak served over rice.
    4
    Serve the pepper steak over your rice!
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