Maria's Pepper Steak

Maria's Pepper Steak

6 servings
This simple pepper steak recipe features a mixture of sliced flank steak and vegetables cooked in equal parts soy sauce, honey, and red wine vinegar.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • bell peppers

    sliced into thin strips

    2 large
  • onion

    chopped

    1 medium
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • 3334326744 cup soy sauce
    1 ⅛ c
  • 3334326744 cup honey
    1 ⅛ c
  • 3334326744 cup red wine vinegar
    1 ⅛ c
  • flank steak

    cut into thin strips

    3 ½ lb

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Increase the heat to medium-high and pour soy sauce, honey, and vinegar into the skillet. Add beef and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes. Return cooked vegetables to the skillet and cook for 10 to 15 more minutes.

Maria's Pepper Steak

Maria's Pepper Steak

45 min6 servings344 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a flavorful, satisfying weeknight dinner that truly delivers? Maria's Pepper Steak brings together tender flank steak and vibrant vegetables in a perfectly balanced sauce, making it an ideal choice for a delicious family meal.

This recipe shines with its straightforward approach to complex flavors. The genius lies in its simple yet profoundly effective sauce, a harmonious blend of equal parts soy sauce, honey, and red wine vinegar. This trio creates a delightful balance of savory depth, natural sweetness, and a bright, tangy finish that elevates every ingredient. When paired with quick-cooking flank steak and vibrant, crisp bell peppers, it’s a testament to how easily a few key components can transform into something truly extraordinary.

Prepare your senses for a truly satisfying experience. You'll savor tender strips of flank steak, each piece beautifully coated in that signature glossy sauce—a rich, savory foundation with pleasant sweet and tangy undertones that prevent it from being one-dimensional. The bell peppers and onions retain their essential crisp-tender texture, providing a refreshing counterpoint to the succulent beef. This hearty entree promises a robust flavor profile that’s both comforting and exciting, delivering an authentic taste that will make it a new family favorite.

Feel free to get creative with your vegetables; while bell peppers and onion are classic, you could easily incorporate sliced carrots, broccoli florets, or snow peas for added color and texture. If flank steak isn't available, thinly sliced sirloin or even chicken breast can be used as alternatives, keeping in mind their different cooking characteristics.

Maria's Pepper Steak is a robust and complete meal on its own, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering. Serve it over steamed white rice or your favorite noodles to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce.

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