Easy Pepper Steak Stir Fry (Meal Prep Friendly)

If you're looking for the ultimate pepper steak stir fry, this easy recipe is packed with tender steak, crisp bell peppers, and a savory sauce that comes together with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes.

This pepper steak stir-fry delivers bold flavor, vibrant colors, and balanced nutrition making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Whether you serve it over white rice, cauliflower rice, or rice noodles, this dish is guaranteed to become one of your go-to steak stir fry recipes.

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Ingredients

Steak & Veggies

• Flank steak, skirt steak, round steak, or top sirloin steak - A tender, protein-rich cut of beef sliced thinly for quick cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
• Olive oil - Used for sautéing and searing the steak and vegetables.
• Salt - Adds depth of flavor.
• Red bell pepper - Provides sweetness, color, and a crisp texture.
• Green bell pepper - Adds mild bitterness and balance to the sweetness of the red pepper.
• Onion - Brings savory flavor and natural sweetness as it cooks down.
• Black pepper - Adds mild heat and enhances overall seasoning.

Flavorful Sauce

• Low-sodium soy sauce - Forms the salty, umami-rich base of the sauce.
• Honey - Adds sweetness and savory flavor.
• Fresh Ginger - Contributes tanginess and complexity.
• Minced Garlic - Balances salty flavors with gentle sweetness.
• Cornstarch - Thickens the sauce for a glossy, restaurant-style finish.
• Beef Bone Broth - Gives a delicious natural flavor and adds protein and micronutrients.

Optional and serving:

• White rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or rice noodles - Serves as the base to soak up the flavorful sauce and make the meal complete.antities.
• Sesame seeds - Optional garnish for added texture and visual appeal.

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing your vegetables (washing, peeling, and largely dicing as described in the ingredients list). 
2. Add 1 cup of beef bone broth to a small bowl with freshly minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, honey, soy sauce and 2 tbs of cornstarch. Whisk together until everything is combined. 
3. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan on medium high heat. Then add in your shaved beef steak. Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir until the seasonings are well distributed and cook your steak for 1-3 minutes depending on the thickness of the steak(it's okay if there is still pink showing). Once your steak is cooked through, remove the pan from heat. Then remove the meat from the pan and place it on a plate and set it aside. 
4. In your large wok, add in an additional tablespoon of olive oil then add in your onions and peppers. Season with an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt. ¼ teaspoon of pepper and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir until all the seasonings are well distributed and cook your vegetables through until they begin to soften and the onions become translucent. 
5. Once your vegetables are cooked through, add your steak back in along with the sauce (make sure to whisk right before adding in). Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken and then remove from heat. Make sure not to let your sauce boil. If it begins to boil, lower your heat.
6. If you are making this meal for dinner, serve a portion with some white or brown rice! If you are making this for a meal prep, let the pepper steak cool down then pre-portion into four air tight glass containers along with a serving of white or brown rice (stored separately) and place in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Substitutions

• Beef- You can substitute the beef for chicken if you would like and use chicken bone broth instead of beef.
• Beef Bouillon - You can substitute this for beef bone broth or beef broth instead if you don't have this specific brand on hand.
• Veggies - You can get creative with the vegetables you use in this recipe.
• Gluten-free- To make this recipe gluten-free, make sure to use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. You also want to check your beef bouillon or beef broth brand that you are using and check to make sure that there are no added fillers in there that are not gluten-free.
• Vegetarian- You can substitute the beef in this meal for tofu or tempeh instead and use vegetable bouillon instead of beef bouillon to make this recipe vegetarian.

This recipe is already dairy-free.

Variations

• Spicy: Add jalapeño peppers or red pepper flakes
• Extra Veggies: Add broccoli, snap peas, or carrots
• Lower Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice
• Sweeter Sauce: Add an extra teaspoon of brown sugar
• Meal Prep Style: Double the sauce for extra coating

Equipment

To make this recipe for this pepper steak stir fry, all you need is:

• Large skillet or large wok
• Small bowl (for sauce ingredients)
• Medium bowl (for cornstarch slurry)
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Airtight container (for storage)

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Storage

• Let cool completely before storing.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for best texture.
• Not recommended to freeze as peppers may soften too much.

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Pepper Steak Stir Fry Meal Prep

This Pepper steak meal prep is divine. It makes for a delicious and balanced meal prep that will leave you feeling satisfied for hours. The steak serves as the protein, the peppers and onions offer fiber and nutrients, and the rice will provide you with complex carbohydrates that will leave you feeling energized. 

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Baby Led Weaning Lunch, Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep, Meal Prep Friendly Recipe

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4

Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Large Wok
• 2 Small bowls
• 4 Glass Bento Box Containers

Ingredients

  

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For the Main Dish:

• 1 Pound Shaved Beef Steak
• 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil Divided
• ½ Teaspoon Salt Divided
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper Divided
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Divided
• 1 Large Red pepper Largely Diced
• 1 Large Green Pepper Largely Diced
• 1 Large Onion Largely Diced

For the Sauce:

• 1 Cup Beef Bone Broth
• 3 Large Cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
• 1 Inch Fresh Ginger Peeled and Grated
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch

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Instructions

 

• Begin by preparing your vegetables (washing, peeling, and largely dicing as described in the ingredients list).
• Add 1 cup of beef bone broth to a small bowl with freshly minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, honey, soy sauce and 2 tbs of cornstarch. Whisk together until everything is combined.
• Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan on medium high heat. Then add in your shaved beef steak. Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir until the seasonings are well distributed and cook your steak for 1-3 minutes depending on the thickness of the steak(it's okay if there is still pink showing). Once your steak is cooked through, remove the pan from heat. Then remove the meat from the pan and place it on a plate and set it aside.
• In your large wok, add in an additional tablespoon of olive oil then add in your onions and peppers. Season with an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt. ¼ teaspoon of pepper and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir until all the seasonings are well distributed and cook your vegetables through until they begin to soften and the onions become translucent.
• Once your vegetables are cooked through, add your steak back in along with the sauce (make sure to whisk right before adding in). Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken and then remove from heat. Make sure not to let your sauce boil. If it begins to boil, lower your heat.
• If you are making this meal for dinner, serve a portion with some white or brown rice! If you are making this for a meal prep, let the pepper steak cool down then pre-portion into four air tight glass containers along with a serving of white or brown rice (stored separately) and place in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Notes

The nutrition information does not contain the nutrition facts for the white or brown rice that I recommend serving with the meal.

 

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1190mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Easy pepper steak dinner, meal prep friendly, Pepper Steak, Pepper Steak Meal Prep

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Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov