Easy Pepper Steak

Name: Easy Pepper Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/4-inch x 2-inch strips; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium green peppers, cut into strips; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/3 cup cold water; 2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges; Cooked rice

We live on the eastern edge of the Sand Hills here in Nebraska, where most folks are ranchers. This popular pepper steak recipe is tasty as well as colorful.

Ingredients

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/4-inch x 2-inch strips
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup cold water
2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
Cooked rice

Directions

Sprinkle meat with paprika. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Brown beef. Add broth and garlic. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add green peppers and onion. Cover and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine cornstarch, soy sauce and water; stir into meat mixture. Cook and stir until thickened. Gently stir in tomatoes and heat through. Serve over rice.

Test Kitchen Tips

If you’re an avid home cook, smoked paprika may be a worthwhile investment. Its rich and smoky flavor adds complexity to many dishes. The spice is especially good in lentil and bean soups, where it lends a robust, meaty flavor. You could also use smoked paprika in recipes that call for ground chipotle pepper. Just add cayenne or chili powder if needed to boost the heat.

Three ounces (a serving the size of a deck of cards) of cooked sirloin steak, pork loin, tuna, chicken or turkey breast provides about 25 grams of protein.

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Nutrition Facts

1 each: 317 calories, 10g fat (0 saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Tomato Pepper Steak in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook

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Maria

Jun 6, 2019

I'm just trying to learn how to cook at 64 years of age. I've always cooked really easy things in the past with not much taste. I had no idea how to season food. Then I got the novel idea to use a recipe! This one said it was easy so it was right up my alley. I followed the recipe almost exactly....I used less onion for the first try and I cooked my vegetables a little longer because I like them a bit soft. With the first taste I was like, hmmm, does not taste like my mom's pepper steak. Then I was like, I feel that the taste of the beef broth is overpowering. I had a second plate and afterwards I was spooning the sauce from the pan directly into my mouth. OK, I licked the plate clean, too. I think I liked it.
chris

Mar 4, 2019

This is the exact same recipe, word for word, that I've had for 42 years. It came from Uncle Ben's rice recipes. It's very, very good and my family loves it.
Patsy

Apr 28, 2018

Very good it worth 5 star
Linda

Apr 5, 2018

This recipe was SO easy. Simple ingredients. Short grocery list. My husband is a picky eater, but he really enjoyed the pepper steak, as well as our 14-year grandson. I followed the recipe, no add-ins. THANK U.
Karima

Feb 27, 2018

Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe. My entire family enjoyed. I added a bit more soy sauce to the pot- my only change.
matilde

Jan 31, 2018

My kids are crazy about pepper steak. So this was a fantastic recipe. We made it tonight and it was delicious. However, I must say I added and replaced some of the ingredients. I replaced the broth with a beef bullion I use knorr. I also added 3 stalks of celery, 2 green peppers, one red pepper and one can of Goya tomatoes sauce. In addition, I added 1/4 soy sauce to my mixture. My meat was season with garlic powder and added more 2 tablespoon of paprika.
Christopher

Dec 13, 2017

Looks like a Great Recipe!
cocofaye83

Oct 20, 2016

I was very pleased with how this turned out! I did season my beef a little more by adding a little salt, pepper, and steak seasoning. I will not use frozen already sliced peppers again (my choice, not the recipes) as I felt they became a little too soft.
Risker

Feb 23, 2016

I was a hit with this recipe!
Manka3

Feb 28, 2015

Better than expected, loved it.