Craving a delicious, home-cooked meal but short on time? Look no further! Pepper Steak Bell Peppers Onion is your answer. Tender strips of steak, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet onions come together in a savory sauce for a dish that’s quick to prepare, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with flavor. As a busy parent, I know how hard it is to find time for truly good food, and this recipe has become a weeknight lifesaver in my home. It’s a meal the whole family enjoys, and that’s a win in my book!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make a similar dish, though hers took hours in the oven. The scent of simmering peppers and onions always evokes memories of warm family gatherings. This Pepper Steak Bell Peppers Onion recipe captures that comforting flavor in a fraction of the time, making it perfect for busy weeknights without sacrificing that home-cooked feel.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Steak: In a bowl, mix steak with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Steak: In the same skillet, add the steak. Cook until browned but still tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Combine Everything: Pour the sauce into the skillet with the steak. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Vegetables Back: Return the cooked onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Mix well to combine with the steak and sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, noodles, or enjoy it on its own.
- Enjoy!

Pepper Steak Bell Peppers Onion
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, mix steak with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.1 pound sirloin steak, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 bell peppers
- In the same skillet, add the steak. Cook until browned but still tender, about 3-5 minutes.1 pound sirloin steak
- Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and ginger in a small bowl.1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the steak. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 pound sirloin steak
- Return the cooked onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Mix well to combine with the steak and sauce.1 large onion, 2 bell peppers, 1 pound sirloin steak, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or enjoy it on its own.
- Enjoy!