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Spicy Pepper Steak

1 review
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023
Sometimes I like to marinade the steak and seasonings the night before. This surprisingly spicy pepper steak is bursting with southwestern flair. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Spicy Pepper Steak
Spicy Pepper Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound beef top round steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium green pepper, julienned
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Hot cooked noodles, optional

Directions

  1. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute green pepper and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Dissolve bouillon in hot water; stir into skillet with tomatoes. Return beef to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat is tender.
  3. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 282 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1053mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.