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The Best Pepper Steak with Onions (Quick Recipe)

Published: Mar 18, 2022 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Pepper Steak is tender and juicy slices of Steak mixed with peppers and lots of onion in a silky and flavorful sauce.

In this post, you will learn how to cook pepper steak on a stovetop, in a crockpot, how to velvet Steak's cheap cuts to make the perfect Chinese pepper steak, plus many tips to take this dish to the next level!

We more than often have pepper steak for dinner, and I’ll show you how to make it an unforgettable meal. I’m sure that you will enjoy this pepper steak recipe more than the takeout you order from your local Chinese restaurant.

This dish can be served with noodles but mostly served with rice; therefore, it is called pepper steak and rice at some restaurants.

Pepper Steak. Fabulous easy recipe with sautéed, peppers, onions, and juicy steak strips. Serve with mashed potato or plain rice. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #steak

Pepper Steak Recipe

I used to think that pepper steak is a Chinese dish but searching for the authentic recipe, I realized that there is no Chinese dish with this name! It’s a Chinese American dish that’s modified a few times and has more than one version.

Let’s talk about the steak. So, you have a favorite steak cut, and you like it cooked either medium, medium-rare, or well done, right? I enjoy Steak too, and my favorite cuts are Rib Eye and Chuck, and I love my steak juicy and tender, but also safe to store.

Let’s not fight over how to cook Steak; none of us will win; everyone likes his Steak prepared in a certain way. In America, Canada, Australia, and Europe, the steak is cooked for few minutes and then consumed.

But I also have an audience from different parts of the world where they prefer the steak/meat to cook until tender. I plan to please both sides!

In this post, I will share my way of making pepper steak, I cook the meat a little longer, but it stays tender even when reheated. I will also share how to cook pepper steak in minutes for those used to cooking steak in a shorter time on high heat.  

Pepper Steak is a delicious stir fry dinner that you will love to make for your family, and with all the tips and suggestions below, I’m sure that you can easily add your touch to it.

Although it is called pepper steak, you can replace beef with chicken or fish; the only difference is cooking time, keep the measurements and ingredients the same.

Read on to learn how to cook this dish using white meat!

Close up image for pepper steak dish.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Pepper Steak Recipe

This Pepper Steak recipe is incredible and here’s why:

Easy: It’s incredibly easy to make and doesn’t require any planning ahead of time!

Pantry-staple ingredients: This dish packs a punch when it comes to flavor but it only requires pantry-staple ingredients.

Juicy and tender: Regardless of the beef cut you end up using, my post will teach you everything you need to know to make the steak incredibly tender and juicy.

Big flavors: Don’t underestimate the simple ingredients this recipe calls for, because you’re going to get big flavors!

Customizable and versatile: This recipe is absolutely perfect on its own but if you’re looking for the perfect Chinese stir-fry beef recipe to use as a base and to experiment with, this is the one you need.

Family-friendly: This recipe has rich flavors but it’s perfect for particularly everyone! Kids and adults seem to love it.

What is Pepper Steak?

Like I said above, Pepper Steak is actually a Chinese American dish that was adapted along the way. Let me tell you more about this incredible, family-favorite!

You’ve most likely come across this recipe at your favorite Chinese restaurant. If you haven’t, this recipe is everything you’ve ever wanted – trust me!

Pepper Steak (青椒牛肉 in Chinese) is a popular stir-fried Chinese American dish that has thinly sliced steak pieces that are stir-fried to a beautiful, juicy texture and cooked with a savory sauce along with red and green bell peppers.

The soy sauce that I’ll be sharing with you is the quintessential, classic Pepper Steak sauce that you won’t be able to get enough of.

Where Did Pepper Steak Originate From?

Pepper steak is a dish that evolved from another Chinese recipe in the 1940s. The dish is known as Qīngjiāo Ròusī (青椒炒肉絲) and is originally from the Hokkien cuisine.

Hokkien cuisine (also known as Fujian cuisine) originates from the Fsuzhou, China. This cuisine emphasizes umami taste and is known to be light, yet flavorful.

This original dish was pork-based but evolved into the delicious beef dish we know today. It was also a lot more lightly seasoned than the flavorful Pepper Steak we have come to love.

What Does Pepper Steak Taste Like?

Pepper Steak is rich with an incredible layering of flavors. It has a little salty flavor from the soy sauce, a slightly sweet flavor from the sugar, and an incredible blend of flavors from the garlic, ginger, and onion powder.

It’s rich enough to enjoy, but not so much that it’ll be overwhelming. The simplicity of the flavors and pantry-staple ingredients make it the perfect weeknight dinner recipe.

If you prefer your Pepper Steak a little less salty due to dietary restrictions, you can use low-sodium soy sauce instead but it'll still give the best flavor ever!

What’s the Difference between Pepper Steak, Mongolian Beef, Beef and Broccoli, and Szechuan Beef?

If you’re a Chinese food lover like me, you’ve probably tried a bunch of different beef dishes at your local Chinese restaurant. And so, you might have a few questions:

What’s the difference between Pepper Steak and Mongolian Beef?

How is Pepper Steak different than Szechuan Beef? And what about Beef and Broccoli?

Well, there’s definitely a noticeable difference between the flavors of each of these dishes. Let’s look at what it is:

Pepper Steak vs Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef is known for its mildly sweet flavor but Pepper Steak has a more savory, umami taste. Both recipes use very similar ingredients but Pepper Steak packs a punch more than Mongolian Beef.

Pepper Steak vs Szechuan Beef

Both these dishes also use similar ingredients (that’s what I love about stir-fries!) but Szechuan Beef is known for the Szechuan peppercorns that go in the dish. It gives the dish a very unique flavor, with a spicy, tingly sensation. Szechuan beef also has a chili paste in the recipe.

Pepper Steak vs Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli has a more umami flavor than even Pepper Steak because of the addition of oyster sauce to the dish. Pepper Steak also has an umami flavor, but it’s milder and great for people new to Chinese dishes (and also kids!).

Pepper Steak primarily uses red and green bell peppers, while Beef and Broccoli use broccoli in the stir fry.

Pepper Steak with onion and bell peppers.

What Kind of Beef is Used for Pepper Steak?

I love using Chuck Steak for Pepper Steak, but there are many other options you can go with. Another great option is flank steak as it also has just the right amount of fats and protein to make it tender, and not chewy or rubbery.

You can also use other prime cuts such as tenderloin, top sirloin steak, skirt steak, top round steak, or ribeye steak if you already have it at hand. Otherwise, it’s really not necessary to go for these expensive options.

You can also choose economical cuts like rump steak or hanger steak. I will explain how to make these cuts tender in this post under the section How to Velvet (Tenderize) the Beef.

How Spicy is Pepper Steak?

Pepper Steak really isn’t too spicy, but you’ll find that it’s incredibly flavorful and savory.

The obvious assumption when you hear about Pepper Steak is that the ‘pepper’ part refers to black pepper, but that’s not the case! It actually refers to the green and red bell peppers that give this dish that incredible color and flavor.

But that being said, this recipe and dish are versatile, and you can make it spicier if you’d like to. Add more black pepper to the recipe to add heat without taking away from the umami flavor of the sauce.

How to Make Pepper Steak Recipe Using White Meat

If you are not fond of red meat, you can make this recipe with white meat and enjoy it just as much; you can also use tofu. The sauce used in this pepper steak recipe goes well with any meat.

When using chicken, boneless and skinless thighs are the best part to use. If you are using chicken breast, then make sure not to overcook it, or it’ll turn out dry and chewy.

I would like you to make this recipe as is and then add your touch to it. Cooking pepper steak as per the recipe card will give you an idea of how ingredients work together and how it tastes. Accordingly, you can add more ingredients (like vegetables) or omit some.

Pepper steak is quick to prepare dinner, and you don’t have to buy Steak's expensive cuts to make it. The spices and the vegetables in this recipe are the right combinations developing a unique flavored sauce that wraps each slice of steak.

What You Need to Make the Best Pepper Steak

Chuck steak cut into medium slices; or cut it into thin slices to reduce cooking time. You can use flank steak or rib-eye steak. You can also choose economical cuts like rump steak or hanger steak. I will explain how to make these cuts tender in this post under How to Velvet (tenderize) the beef.

Large white onion cut into medium strips; the onion gives a great compliment to Steak's cut, but if you prefer a sharper flavor, use red onion instead.

Green and red bell peppers. You can use yellow and orange bell peppers, but they are sweeter, softer in texture, and won’t have that crunch when cooked. Do not use frozen bell pepper to make pepper steak. The frozen pepper will turn soggy and will ruin the taste of the sauce. You need that crunch so please always use fresh peppers.

Water. Always add boiling water; warm or cold water will decrease the ingredients' temperature and increase the cooking time.

Oil. It’s better to use flavorless oils like canola oil and sunflower oil to brown the Steak. Olive oil can be used (if you wish), but its flavor may not go well with the other ingredients.

Ingredients for Pepper Steak Sauce

Soy sauce: If possible, use low sodium to control the amount of salt in the pepper steak recipe.

Cornstarch: I prefer cornstarch to thicken the sauce, but you can also use flour. When using flour, keep the ratio the same as when using cornstarch.

Sugar: Brown sugar will enhance the flavor, but you can substitute it with white sugar or honey.

Water: This helps the sauce reach the right consistency.

Onion, garlic, and ginger powder: These spices add a beautiful layer of flavor to the sauce and make this dish what it truly is.

What Other Vegetables Can I Add?

Pepper Steak is known for its two classic ingredients: steak and bell peppers, so you basically need only bell peppers as the veggies to make this beautiful dish. Red peppers add a nice sweetness to the dish that’s matched by the incredible taste of green peppers.

But what’s best about this dish is that you can add whichever vegetables you want to it! Feel free to mix and match and add the veggies you have on hand or the ones that are in season.

Here are a few great choices:

  • Asparagus
  • Baby Corn
  • Bean sprouts
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Edamame
  • Snap Peas
  • Snow Peas
  • Mushrooms
Pepper Steak. Fabulous easy recipe with sautéed, peppers, onions, and juicy steak strips. Serve with mashed potato or plain rice. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #steak

How to Velvet (Tenderize) the Beef?

You probably have wondered how come the beef in Chinese restaurants is so tender and almost melts in your mouth; well, they use a technique called velveting; this technique also speeds up the beef's cooking time. If you want to make pepper steak similar to the one served in the restaurants, you can do so at home with simple ingredients.

Keep in mind that in Chinese restaurants, they use cheap cuts of meat. Hence, they tend to tenderize it to give it a better texture. You don’t have to velvet or tenderize the beef if you have a good cut like rib eye, tenderloin, or T- Bone.

There are Two Ways to Tenderize the Beef:

You can use baking soda (don’t use baking powder, it will not work) or use egg white. If you want to velvet the meat to use it in this recipe, then skip the step where you add water and cook the meat for 45 minutes.

Baking soda method: We are using 1lb/500gm chuck steak, so mix ½ teaspoon leveled of baking soda with 4 tablespoon water. Pour the mixture over the beef and mix well with your hand. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse the meat properly to remove the baking soda. Pat the meat dry using a kitchen towel. In case you want to use this method in other Chinese dishes, then remember not to use baking soda with a marinade, including vinegar or lemon juice; the baking soda will lose its effect to tenderize the meat when acid exists.

Egg white method: Add one egg white to the meat and mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Rinse the meat and pat dry. Now it is ready for cooking.

Important Note: The methods mentioned above are for thin slices of meat and small cubes of meat used in making stews. Do not use these methods on full-size steak; the texture will be weird because the tenderizing ingredients will not go deep in a thick slice of meat; you will end up with two completely different textures from the outside and inside the Steak.

How to Make Pepper Steak with Onion at Home

What everyone looks for in a pepper steak stir fry is tender meat, peppers with a slight crunch, and flavorful sauce. In the pepper steak recipe, I’m sharing today, the cooking time might be a little longer, but the outcome is a fantastic dinner. It is also safer to store because the meat is thoroughly cooked. More on how to store the leftover coming up!

  • In a frying pan, add the oil, and when hot, fry the steaks in batches. Make sure to brown both sides of the steak slices, cook on high heat. Crowding the pan will slow the process of browning the meat. When the meat slices touch the pan, the temperature decreases and force the meat to release the juices instead of capturing it inside.
  • Remove the meat after browning and cover it with foil properly; this step will allow the meat to rest and continue cooking using the heat in the juices captured inside it.  
  • In the same pan, add the onion and fry on high until translucent. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
  • Fry the bell peppers for a few seconds and remove from the pan and keep aside.
  • Return the meat to the pan and season with salt and black pepper, stir for a minute and then add the boiling water and cook for 45 minutes until the meat is tender.
  • Now add the onion and bell pepper and stir for a minute.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients and pour over the Steak. Stir the mixture until the sauce thickens.

NOTE:

I cook the meat for 45 minutes to make sure of two things:

  1. The meat is tender and thoroughly cooked.
  2. If I store it in the fridge or freezer, I know for sure that it’s safe to reheat it.

If you want a faster version of cooking the meat, then do the following:

  • In a frying pan, add oil, keep the heat on high.
  • Add the meat, don’t crowd the pan with the meat.
  • Do not touch the meat at all for 1 minute. Flip the meat and cook for another minute on the other side. Remove from heat and cover for 10 minutes, and then follow the recipe skipping the step where you add water to cook the meat for 45 minutes.

How to Make Crockpot Pepper Steak

Making pepper steak in a crockpot saves time, and you get to have the same flavor but with less work. It will take you 10 minutes to prepare your ingredients when you make crockpot pepper steak, and it includes cutting the vegetables, slicing the Steak, and mixing the sauce.

  1. Place the Steak at the bottom of the crockpot, then add the rest of the vegetables and seasoning. Pour the sauce mixture and close the lid.
  2. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  3. If you want the bell peppers to stay a little crisp, then add them an hour before the cooking time is up.

Notes on Cooking Pepper Steak in a Crockpot

  1. For more flavor, brown the meat in a frying pan and then add it to the crockpot.
  2. Fry the onion until translucent and add it to the crockpot with the rest of the ingredients.  
  3. Do not velvet or tenderize the meat for cooking in a crockpot. The meat should be tender since it is cooking on low heat for a longer time.
  4. To further thicken the sauce, an hour before the dish is ready, mix half a cup from the sauce with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, then add it to the crockpot and mix gently. Close the lid and continue cooking.

How to Cut the Steak Against the Grain

There is another way to enjoy a tender cut of steak, and it’s by cutting the Steak against the grain. The grains in the meat are the muscle fibers; you will find thin lines running across the beef when you look closely.

If you cut the meat parallel to those thin lines, you will end up with a very chewy piece of meat. You must cut against the muscle fibers, and you do this if you are cutting raw or cooked Steak; in both cases cutting against the grain will give you a tender slice.

To make cutting a raw steak easy and fast, you should use a sharp knife. Another tip to make the slicing of a raw steak easy is by freezing the Steak for 30 minutes and then cutting it into thin slices.

How to Store Pepper Steak Leftovers

The pepper steak leftover can last up to 4 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. Reheat by either microwaving it or heating it on the stovetop in a pan.

You can freeze the leftover after putting it in an airtight container for 3 months. Thaw the pepper steak in the fridge for 6 to 7 hours and then heat it in the microwave or stovetop.

Note: Although you can freeze the pepper steak, keep in mind that the bell peppers will come out a little mushy!

Pepper Steak Variation Ideas

This Pepper Steak recipe is all you can dream of, but here are a few ways you can change up the flavor and make this recipe your own:

Add sweet heat to this dish by adding in some sweet chili sauce.

Make it hot and spicy by adding some homemade Schezwan Sauce or red pepper flakes to it.

Make it sweeter by adding more sugar to the recipe.

Add herbs such as Thai basil or cilantro to make it refreshing.

Add a crunch by adding some nuts such as peanuts, or water chestnuts.

Make it tropical by adding mangoes, pineapple, or Mandarin oranges.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

Perfect Parboiled Rice: Want to whip up some rice to serve with your Pepper Steak? Here’s a foolproof rice recipe that’ll give you perfectly cooked rice every single time. You have got to try this one!

Schezwan Sauce: Looking for a spicy, homemade Chinese sauce? This Schezwan sauce recipe requires minimal effort, is healthier, and tastes better than most restaurant and store-bought versions. It's simple, it's quick and it's tasty. Plus, you don't need any exotic ingredients to make it at home. It’s the perfect sauce for some stir fry rice or noodles, or to even add to your Pepper Steak to spice things up!

Chicken Fried Rice: Craving a delicious stir fried rice? This Chicken Fried Rice recipe is absolutely incredible and so easy to make that you’ll be amazed! Whether you have it with your favorite stir fry, or on its own, this fried rice is delicious in every way!

Pepper Steak with Onions

This Pepper Steak stir fry has the perfect mix of bell peppers and onions to give you authentic flavor in the comfort of our own home. Quick and easy to make!
4.52 from 75 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Pepper steak, pepper steak with onion
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Muna Kenny

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs chuck steak cut into medium slices
  • 1 large onion cut into medium strips
  • ½ green bell pepper cut into medium strips
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into medium strips
  • 1 leveled teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cup Boiling water
  • 3 tablespoon oil
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce I used low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder you can use fresh

Instructions

  • In a pan, add three tablespoon oil and fry the chuck in two batches until brown on both sides. Remove and keep aside. Don't crowd the pan when browning.
  • In the same oil fry the onion until translucent. Remove and keep aside.
  • In the same pan, fry the bell peppers for few seconds and keep aside.
  • Add the fried chuck back to the pan, Season the chuck with salt and black pepper. Add two cups boiling water and let it cook on medium heat for 45 minutes or until the meat is tender. Add water if the meat is still tough and continue cooking.
  • When the meat is cooked add the onion and bell pepper.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients and pour over the steak, stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve hot.

Video

Notes

  1. You can use other cuts of meat, like T-Bone, Rib Eye, and Tenderloin.
  2. How to cut the Steak against the grain in the post above.
  3. The crockpot pepper steak recipe is in the post above.
  4. Tips on tenderizing and velveting the beef in the post above.
  5. You can add more vegetables to the pepper steak, like mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini.
  6. This post was originally posted in 2017, updated in November 2020, and again in March 2022.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
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  1. robin rue

    July 26, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    That sounds really tasty! I think peppers and onions were made to go with steak.

    Reply
  2. ChrissyAdventures

    July 26, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    Although I don't eat meat I do cook it every night for my husband. I've never tried pepper steak before because I thought it was too complicated. I appreciate the recipe and the printable! I'm going to try it.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2017 at 11:36 am

      My husband loves this dish, I guess men need to have their meat 🙂

      Reply
  3. Natalie

    July 26, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    I know a few meat lovers who would enjoy this. I used to eat steak but have cut out meat now.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2017 at 11:35 am

      You can use the same recipe using your favorite vegetables!

      Reply
  4. Ashvin Nankoo

    July 26, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    They all look absolutely delicious. I am having some friends over on Sunday and the Pepper Steak is a must! The recipe is quite easy to follow too!

    Reply
  5. Ruth I.

    July 26, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I would like to try this recipe using white meat because beef is so expensive here. It looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Thank you, Ruth 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amber Myers

    July 26, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    I am drooling. This looks so delicious. I don't think I've had pepper steak in a long time.

    Reply
  7. Dona

    July 26, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    You have me the best idea! I'm going to try this recipe using chicken breast. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2017 at 11:31 am

      You are most welcome Dona, chicken is a great substitute.

      Reply
  8. Heather Johnson

    July 26, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    My mom would totally love this recipe. She is a huge fan of peppers in her dishes.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Hope she enjoys my version!

      Reply
  9. Angela Milnes

    July 26, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    This looks SO good. I love a hearty dinner recipe like this.

    Reply
  10. Jessica Taylor

    July 27, 2017 at 9:41 am

    This looks amazing! I bet it would be goon on tortillas as well as rice! I can't wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Hmmm, I never thought of using on tortillas! Good idea 🙂

      Reply
  11. Ankita

    July 27, 2017 at 11:17 am

    Seriously this Pepper Steak with Onions are so mouth watering, would love to have a taste. Will give this recipe to my sister so she makes one for me.:)

    Reply
  12. Nay

    July 27, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    This looks lovely, although I am cutting down on eating meat. Is there anyway to make the recipe vegetarian?

    Reply
  13. Gideon

    July 27, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Am a great lover of meat this meal will go down well with me. thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  14. Oyinkan Ogunleye

    July 27, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    I don't eat meat, nonetheless, this looks delicious! I would probably give it a try and make it and probably replace the meat with tofu.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 31, 2017 at 8:37 am

      This recipe can turn vegan and vegetarian easy, hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  15. Heather

    July 28, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Yum! This looks amazing! I wish I had the ingredients so I could make it for dinner - perhaps this weekend instead!

    Reply
  16. Blair villanueva

    July 28, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Your dish is undeniably delicious. How I with I could cook well too. Thumbs up!

    Reply
  17. Hey Sharonoox

    July 28, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    I'm not a big eater when it comes to steak but my family is. I'm going to try to make this. I know they're going to like it. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 31, 2017 at 8:31 am

      You are most welcome!

      Reply
  18. Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl)

    July 28, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    This looks so irresistibly good!

    Reply
  19. aareeba

    July 28, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    I was drooling while reading this post lol. Am definitely gonna make this one weekend . Thnaks for the recipe

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 31, 2017 at 8:30 am

      I'm glad you liked this post 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sondra

    July 28, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    I think red meat is the way to go but I'm sure white meat with this recipe is just as great. You are definitely right we all cook our meals differently but that's a good thing because it leads us to share.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 31, 2017 at 8:30 am

      You are right Sondra! Chicken also go well if used in this recipe instead of the beef.

      Reply
  21. Adaleta

    July 29, 2017 at 12:40 am

    Oh wow those dishes look super yummy!! I will have to make them!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 31, 2017 at 8:14 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
    • Bright snow Loveland

      July 25, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Pepper Steak Recipe.... Look Soo delicious. Have never eaten before but wish to ....... Thanks for ur recipes

      Reply
  22. Rebecca Swenor

    July 31, 2017 at 11:36 am

    These are all great dishes. Pepper steak with onions is one of our favorite dishes. This recipe I will have to try for sure. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  23. Amy Graham

    September 20, 2017 at 12:02 am

    I love this dish! I make the pepper steak with onions for my boys and chicken for myself. Both goes great over a bed of white rice. Quick and hardy meal for my entire family. Love it!!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      October 03, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Pepper steak is an excellent tasty meal that hardly takes time. Glad you and your family enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  24. Cookie

    March 03, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    I’m going to make your Pepper Steak recipe this evening. Sounds delicious & easy. Let you know how we like it. 🙂

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      March 09, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Awesome! hope you'll love it 🙂

      Reply
  25. Tena

    April 23, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    Just saw your recipe for pepper steak. Sound's delish! Is there a conversion to make it in crockpot? I work and don't usually have 45 minutes or more to cook in evenings. Any suggestions will help!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 24, 2018 at 7:35 am

      Hi Tena, Using crockpot you can cook this dish on high from 3 to 4 hours, on low you can cook it up to 8 hours. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  26. Jeri

    April 28, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds wonderful. I bought everything to make it for supper tomorrow. I do have a question. When you add the water to the beef to cook for 45 minutes, you don't cover the pan? Just want to make sure it turns out good.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 30, 2018 at 10:22 am

      Hi Jeri, I didn't cover the pan while cooking this pepper steak.

      Reply
  27. Tee

    May 14, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t made pepper steak in awhile. My daughter grandmother use to make it until she passed. I love your recipe because it’s similar to the way I made it but the only thing I did different was, I didn’t add water to the meat. I just seasoned the meat (I used ribeye) and cut it myself. I also put a little sauce to marinate in until i was ready to cook it then I cooked it like hibachi style then I took it out & cooked the veggies with fresh garlic. I like a crunch to my veggies so it was more like a quick little char. I made the sauce as instructed but I used a little teriyaki sauce also then I added the meat & veggies back in the pan & then poured the sauce on top & let the meat tenderize & finish cooking after turning the burner off. My friend & daughter LOVED it & my girlfriend who loves pepper steak but don’t like to eat peppers. I know weird lol. I have made this 5 days in a row last week because they keep requesting for it. We like a little juice or sauce, just enough to cover the rice but they can’t get enough of it. I’m tired of making it already lol. Keep posting. If you could do a recipe for black pepper chicken like the Chinese restaurants, I would lose my mind! Thank you for the awesome recipe.

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    • munatycooking

      May 14, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      Hi Tee, thank you for sharing your take on this recipe, it sounds delicious 🙂

      Reply
  28. Linnie C

    July 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was delicious (love the sauce) and simple to make! I'll make this often and it will replace the recipe for pepper steak I used to make. Thank you for sharing an incredible recipe!

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    • munatycooking

      July 14, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
  29. Deborah

    August 06, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    I made this *almost* to the letter~ I used 1 whole red pepper and l whole yellow pepper as the steak I had was just under a pound. Thank you for providing a delicious way to use up a chuck steak 🙂

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    • munatycooking

      August 07, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Hey Deborah, Thanks so much for trying my recipe and sharing your feedback, you made me happy 🙂

      Reply
  30. Jason

    September 02, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe. We really loved it. However, at the beginning where it has a total cooking time of 35 mins, it really should be at least an hour if you're cooking the meat in the water for 45 minutes.

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    • munatycooking

      September 05, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      Hi Jason, It was a glitch in the recipe card and I have fixed it. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  31. Lily

    September 03, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    How is the total time 35 mins if the steak has to cook for 45 mins ?

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    • munatycooking

      September 05, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      Hi Lily, thank you for bringing this to my attention. It was a glitch in the recipe card and I have fixed it.

      Reply
  32. Sue Turner

    September 05, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    This looks really good! Glad I found your site.

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    • munatycooking

      September 05, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  33. Mary

    September 10, 2018 at 10:09 am

    2 cups of water sounds like a lot.is the gravythick enough? Sounds like a good recipe. I guess it doesn’t need flour? Thanks

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    • munatycooking

      September 10, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      Hi Mary, 2 cups of water will evaporate quickly while cooking, but it will give the steak enough time to cook until tender. The gravy will be a little thick but the cornstarch will make it creamy and silky smooth!

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  34. Parris

    September 25, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried many pepper steak recipes over the years. I grilled chuck steak yesterday and had some leftover. Decided to make pepper steak with it. I searched and found your recipe. Followed it as written. Truly the best.

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    • munatycooking

      September 26, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      So sweet of you to say so 🙂 thanks a lot for your kind comment and I'm glad that you've enjoyed it.

      Reply
  35. Waeem

    September 27, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today and it was freaking delicious. My family loved it!! Thank you so much.

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    • munatycooking

      September 28, 2018 at 10:51 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words 🙂

      Reply
  36. Susan D Turner

    January 28, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    4 stars
    The sauce, onions and peppers were delicious. However....I bought a nice piece of chuck steak, cut it up and cooked according to directions and 2 hours later it was still like shoe leather. I had some uncured beef kielbasa that I cut up and used instead and it was really good. Think I would go with a much higher quality of meat next time.

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    • munatycooking

      January 31, 2019 at 7:01 am

      Glad that you gave my recipe a try!

      Reply
  37. Giles

    February 25, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is my second time making it and it does not take long to make and is absolutely delicious. Thank you for a quick and easy receipe.

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    • munatycooking

      March 01, 2020 at 2:30 am

      Thanks for your kind comment, glad that you have enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  38. Ramil Hinolan

    July 25, 2020 at 11:29 am

    I bookmarked this page and will try to cook the recipe tomorrow, Sunday Philippine time. Seems like easy-to-prepare and the ingredients are not hard to find. I hope I could be able to do it.

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  39. Meki (Redefining Us)

    July 26, 2020 at 1:11 am

    Thanks for this recipe! Have been looking for ways to cook meat at home other than my usual sauced/souped stuff. This is a beginner-friendly recipe and I have most of these ingredients at home! Now off to buy my favorite cut of meat 😀 😀

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  40. Kevin Brotac

    July 26, 2020 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! It looks delicious! Perfect for a sunday lunch relaxing at home

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  41. katrina Kroeplin

    July 26, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    ummm yes please, this sounds amazing!

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  42. CA

    July 26, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    I've missed a good pepper steak! One of the things that I would like to work on is getting a house with a full functioning kitchen.

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  43. the joyous living

    July 27, 2020 at 1:24 am

    oh wow. this sounds and looks amazing. I just had fajitas (chicken) with bell peppers and onions tonight. might i ask why you need the cornstarch?

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    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2020 at 9:39 am

      Hi, cornstarch thickens the gravy!

      Reply
  44. Louise

    July 27, 2020 at 6:13 am

    Ooh, this looks SO good! I've not had streak in ages, so might have to give this a try later on this week 🙂

    Louise x

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  45. blair villanueva

    July 27, 2020 at 6:35 am

    While reading your steak recipe, I couldn't help thinking how much rice I could eat along with it. Your recipe looks delicious!

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    • munatycooking

      July 27, 2020 at 9:38 am

      Thank you! I like serving pepper steak with rice too 🙂

      Reply
  46. Jennifer Van Haitsma

    July 27, 2020 at 7:02 am

    This looks so good! I love steak, and this is the kind of thing my husband likes to make regularly, so we'll have to try this.

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  47. Paolo

    July 27, 2020 at 8:06 am

    This is kinda similar to what we have here in the Philippines. This recipe looks so good.

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  48. Ntensibe Edgar Michael

    July 27, 2020 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    Nnniiiccceeeee....this is what I had yesterday for lunch, but pork! So nice.

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  49. Steven Morrissette

    July 27, 2020 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    I love sautés there’s delicious and healthy. Yours look fabulous.

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  50. Marie Phillips

    July 27, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite meals, but yet I rarely make it. I think it will go on the menu for this week!

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  51. Sabs

    July 27, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Hi Muna
    i really enjoyed reading your post and i really intend to cook it myself1 i love the suggestion of being made with white meat too: chicken breast will be great in it... Thank you so much for the inspiration1

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    • munatycooking

      July 28, 2020 at 10:36 am

      I'm sure you will enjoy it with chicken too 🙂

      Reply
  52. Adebimpe

    July 27, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    This looks so delicious and just like a professional cooking. Would try this during the weekends.

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  53. rachel

    July 27, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    I LOVE ordering pepper steak, but I've never made it at home!! I can't wait to try this!

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  54. Emman Damian

    July 27, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love Pepper Steak with Onions. It sounds like a nice dish. I hope to make it soon.

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  55. Tiffany Sylvester

    July 28, 2020 at 12:59 am

    Looks delicious! Will definitely try it!

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  56. TIFFANY

    July 28, 2020 at 1:01 am

    This looks delicious. I will definitely try the recipe.

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  57. Kuntala Bhattacharya

    July 28, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    Yum Yum, delicious dish. You detail out the recipes so well, perfect for anyone wanting to try at home. I need to try it too. I love steaks and my husband too.

    Reply
  58. Autumn Murray

    July 28, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    Yum to the yum! I haven't had this dish since I was a child. I need to make it for my kids. Thank you for another amazing recipe!

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    • munatycooking

      July 29, 2020 at 7:19 am

      Thank you! This is a great dinner. What is your favorite side, mashed potato or rice?

      Reply
  59. Chantal

    July 28, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    This looks like a great recipe for the meat lovers. Simple and easy to do. Awesome post!!!🤗

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  60. Ebony Robinson

    July 29, 2020 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    If I could give this recipe more than 5 stars, I would! It was so yummy when I made it for dinner. I wouldn’t change a thing

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    • munatycooking

      July 29, 2020 at 7:17 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback Ebony! I'm happy that you have enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  61. Artemis Eats

    July 29, 2020 at 6:13 am

    Yum ! That looks like diner for me tonight !

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  62. Marta Skeledžija

    July 29, 2020 at 9:30 am

    That looks and sounds yummy. I love stake.

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  63. Elizabeth O

    August 01, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    I don't eat meet but all of the dishes photographed look delicious. I could see lots os meat eaters enjoying this.

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  64. Dustin

    November 18, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and taste great! I made this recipe as a quick meal for dinner. I didn't add or take away a thing. My family loved it and it will be one of our future favorites.

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  65. David @ Spiced

    November 24, 2020 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
    Interesting! I haven't heard about that egg white method for tenderizing beef - thanks for sharing! I agree that steak is one of those things where everyone has their own preferences. All I know is I prefer it like this - with plenty of onions and peppers. I'm thinking this piled on top of a sandwich roll would be delicious!

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    • munatycooking

      November 24, 2020 at 11:26 am

      I never thought of having it as a sandiwch! What a great idea David 🙂

      Reply
  66. John / Kitchen Riffs

    November 28, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    This looks great -- tons of flavor, and pretty easy to make. My kind of dish! Thanks.

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  67. Patsy

    February 06, 2022 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    Made this Saturday Feb. 5, 2022 followed recipe and it turned out very good except I should've doubled the sauce other than that it was sooo good thanks for sharing will be making again soon wish I could give more than 5 stars a definite winner 👍👍🤗🤗❤️

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    • munatycooking

      February 08, 2022 at 3:31 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback 😊

      Reply
  68. Lavonna

    December 23, 2022 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    This is an excellent recipe. Tried it tonight with white rice. Apparently I misread the ingredients, when I started putting it together I realized I had out brown sugar, so that is what I used. Glad for the mistake!!!

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    • Muna

      December 26, 2022 at 8:17 am

      Hi Lavonna, thanks a lot for trying my recipe I'm honored 😊. You forgot to add the sugar but still liked the recipe, and that is what counts 👍

      Reply
  69. Hannah

    March 18, 2023 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    This was one of the best recipes I have ever followed. I added freshly minced garlic and it was perfect. Will be making this often now

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    • Muna

      March 23, 2023 at 7:09 am

      Thank you so much for your kind words Hannah, I appreciate your feedback 🥰

      Reply
  70. Helen

    March 24, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    Tasty and easy. I used 4 colors of peppers, so pretty as well!

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