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Flank steak is cooked with peppers and onions in this Steak Stir Fry Recipe with Peppers. Fresh orange zest makes this stir fry recipe pleasantly different.
If you are a stir fry lover, make sure and check out this Asian Rice and Beef Stir Fry Recipe, this Orange Teriyaki Beef with Noodles, or this Peanut Chicken Stir Fry.
This Steak Stir Fry Recipe with Peppers is the perfect dinner recipe – whether you are making it ahead or just looking for an easy dinner idea. We served this steak stir fry recipe over rice, but you could always do brown rice or quinoa to make it a little healthier.
The sauce on this recipe has a bit of orange zest, which I was actually quite excited about. Especially once I tasted it. That orange zest brings the most delicious brightness to the dish. It definitely adds a good punch of orange flavor, so if you aren’t a fan of orange, I would suggest leaving it out. But I absolutely loved the flavor it brought to the dish.
I would say I’m pretty much obsessed with this Steak Stir Fry Recipe with Peppers!!
Ingredients
- Rice Vinegar: You will want to use unseasoned rice vinegar. If you are looking for a substitute, try apple cider vinegar.
- Soy Sauce: I like to use a low sodium soy sauce.
- Orange Zest: This really adds so much fresh flavor and makes this dish unique from others.
- Sugar: The sugar brings in a little bit of sweetness, and it also helps to form the sticky sauce.
- Cornstarch: You’ll use the cornstarch in both the sauce and to cook the steak. It will help to thicken up the sauce and to help brown up the steak.
- Flank Steak: Flank steak is the best choice for meat here, but you could also use a skirt steak, flat iron steak, or sirloin steak.
- Salt and Pepper: It’s always very important to season – don’t forget the salt and pepper!
- Oil: This is for cooking the steak. The recipe calls for vegetable oil, but feel free to swap in another oil with a high smoke point.
- Onion, Bell Peppers, and Garlic: These are your stir fry veggies. I like that this is kept pretty simple in this recipe, but you could always throw in some other veggies of your choice, like broccoli, snow peas, or mushrooms.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger is going to give you the best flavor here.
- Cilantro: The cilantro is just added to the final serving for flavor and freshness – if you aren’t a fan, you can leave it off.
- Rice: We love to serve this over rice. Feel free to serve over noodles, or swap in cauliflower rice for a lower carb option.
How to Make Steak Stir Fry with Peppers
This meal comes together pretty quickly once you start cooking, so make sure to have everything prepped before you start.
- Start by combining the rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, sugar, and part of the cornstarch in a small bowl. Set this aside.
- In another bowl, season the sliced steak with salt and pepper, then add the remaining cornstarch and stir to coat the steak.
- Place the wok or the skillet over high heat and add the oil. Working in batches, add the steak to the wok and cook until browned – but you aren’t trying to cook it all the way through. This should take about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer the meat to a plate.
- To the wok, add the onion, peppers, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the steak back into the wok and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour the sauce over the mixture and continue to cook until the sauce is thickened, about 2-3 minutes. It should all go fairly quickly!
- Serve the steak and vegetables over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
More Asian Inspired Recipes
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Fresh Green Bean Salad with Asian Dressing
Asian Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Orange Chicken
Easy Egg Roll Recipe
Pressure Cooker Cashew Chicken
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Tools I Used to Make this Steak Stir Fry Recipe
- You’ll need either a wok or a large skillet to make this stir-fry.
- You can make the rice on the stove top, but I love my rice cooker!
Steak Stir Fry Recipe with Peppers
4.84 from 6 votes
Author: Deborah Harroun
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
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Flank steak is cooked with peppers and onions in this Steak Stir Fry Recipe with Peppers. Fresh orange zest makes this stir fry recipe pleasantly different.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/4 lbs flank steak cut across the grain into thin strips
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 medium red peppers seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated or minced fresh ginger
- fresh cilantro
- 2 cups cooked rice for serving
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch. Set aside.
Place the steak in another bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and stir to coat the meat.
In a large wok or skillet, heat the oil over high. Add the steak, working in batches if needed, and stir fry until browned but just short of being cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate, then add in the onion, peppers, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until the vegetables are just tender about 5 minutes. Add the steak back into the vegetables and cook for an additional minute.
Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and vegetables and cook until it has thickened, 2-3 minutes.
Garnish the stir fry with cilantro and serve over rice.
Recipe Notes:
very slightly adapted from Kitchen Confidence
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 477kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 43g (14%), Protein: 34g (68%), Fat: 18g (28%), Saturated Fat: 6g (38%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 94mg (31%), Sodium: 814mg (35%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 13g (14%)
Keywords: Steak Stir Fry
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5 Star Reviews
Best Meal Ever
Wow!! I told my husband, that was the best meal I ever made!! Best Asian recipe!!I don’t think I’ve eaten anything better, in any restaurant!
Julie
Rave Reviews
Made this last night for dinner. It was delicious and got rave reviews from the family! The orange & ginger taste marriage was fabulous and really made the dish. Will definitely make again. I didn’t have rice vinegar so substituted white vinegar.
P
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Beth says
I will make this but cut way down on the sugar.
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rick smith says
my kitchen smells so good right now, beefs cooking, everything is ready to toss together. daughter is waiting anxiously – actually got her away from her computer for a bit. i know this is going to be good
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Deborah says
Sounds wonderful – I hope you loved it!
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Selwyn Adams says
I made this dish before but substituted the rice with egg noodle and added more veggies. Little oyster sauce added wont do any harm.Reply
Kelly Cormier says
Made this tonight. Definitely a keeper!!Reply
James Chaney says
Perfect, added some red pepper flakes for some more spiceReply
P LaTorre says
Made this last night for dinner. It was delicious and got rave reviews from the family! The orange & ginger taste marriage was fabulous and really made the dish. Will definitely make again. I didn’t have rice vinegar so substituted white vinegar.Reply
Debbie says
Not my families fave. Comments were “too sweet” “too saucy””too vinegary” Sorry
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Julie says
Wow!! I told my husband, that was the best meal I ever made!! Best Asian recipe!!
I don’t think I’ve eaten anything better, in any restaurant!Reply
Deborah says
Wow – what a compliment! So glad that you loved it!
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Alice says
I just made this recipe today and it was delicious. It’s a keeper. Thank you!
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plasterer bristol says
This sounds really nice recipe. Thanks for putting this up. Will be giving this a go.
Simon
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I wanted you to know I made this tonight and it was delicious!!! The hubs approved too. Thank you for sharing. 😀
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shelly says
Made this tonight and it was delish! I added a little more veggies and there was still enough sauce. Thanks!
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Deborah says
I’m so glad you liked it!
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Jenny says
I am trying this for dinner tonight
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Deborah says
I hope you loved it!
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Jess says
I made this tonight and it was SO delicious. My husband and I both devoured it and I shared it on Facebook immediately so others can try it as well. The sauce is on point and the directions were perfect. Thank you for sharing!
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Deborah says
Yay – so happy it was a winner for you!
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Joanne says
I cook mostly on the weekends and in the morning before work, so I totally get what you’re saying! It’s the only way. and it is really nice to come home knowing that dinner is already ready!
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Chels R. says
Oh this does look yummy! And I hear you on the photography. We bought one of those ego lights and it has changed our world. 90% of the pictures that we’ve taken since November have been done with that light and most of the time, you can’t tell the difference. It’s been fun to play with.
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Whitney says
this was pretty good, only thing is I’d add double soy sauce, and leave out the rice vinegar or only add 1 table spoon. I would also simmer in the sauce for 10 min not just 3-5. adding too much vinegar made it taste too tangy like tingling. also add double the garlic. maybe green onion would be nice too..Reply
Liz says
Sounds really good. Thank you.
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Erin | Well Plated says
I so feel you on the dinner reheat! I used to loathe, but at around 7 pm when I’m getting hungry but totally not in the mood to cook, it can be a lifesaver.
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