Easy and Delicious Pepper Steak Recipe (Gluten-Free!)

Hey friends! Today, we’re making a super tasty and easy pepper steak recipe. This dish is full of flavor, quick to cook, and perfect for any day of the week. Plus, it’s gluten-free and great for meal prep — you can save it in the fridge or freezer for later!

Let’s get started.

🥩 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Beef:

• 1.5 lbs of skirt steak (or any tender beef)
• Salt and black pepper
• Rice flour (or regular flour if you’re not gluten-free)

For the Veggies:

• 3 bell peppers (any colors you like)
• 1 white onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger

For the Sauce:

• 1.5 teaspoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• A splash of water (to adjust thickness)

For the Rice:

• 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed and soaked in water)
• Salt and pepper
• A little oil
• Optional: scallions and cilantro for garnish

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef

• Pat the steak dry with a paper towel.
• Cut it across the grain into thin slices — this makes the meat more tender.
• Sprinkle the slices with salt, black pepper, and rice flour. (This helps the sauce stick and keeps it gluten-free.)

Tip: Rice flour is great for reheating. Cornstarch breaks down more easily if you’re freezing the dish.

2. Chop the Veggies

• Cut the bell peppers into thin strips (julienne).
• Slice the onion and separate the layers.
• Mix peppers and onions in a bowl. The colorful veggies also mean more nutrients!

3. Cook the Beef

• Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan.
• Add the beef in a single layer so each piece touches the pan.
• Brown the beef on all sides. Once done, take it out and set it aside.

4. Sauté the Veggies

• In the same pan, add the chopped peppers and onions.
• Season with a little salt and pepper.
• Cook them until slightly soft (not too mushy).

5. Build the Sauce

• Add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste to the pan.
• Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to bring out the flavors.
• Add a little more oil if needed.
• Return the beef (and any juices) to the pan.

6. Add the Sauces

• Pour in tamari, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
• Add a splash of water to loosen the sauce if it’s too thick.
• Stir well so everything is coated and cook for a couple of minutes.

🍚 Cook the Rice

• In another pot, heat a bit of oil and add the rinsed basmati rice.
• Add salt, pepper, and water (about 2 cups).
• Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low for 15–18 minutes until fluffy.
• Fluff with a fork and mix in chopped scallions or cilantro if you like.

🍽️ Serve It Up!

• Plate some fluffy basmati rice.
• Spoon the pepper steak on top.
• Garnish with fresh scallions or cilantro.

Yum! The beef is tender, the veggies are colorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. Perfect comfort food!

🧊 Meal Prep Tip

This dish is great for batch cooking. You can store it in the fridge or freezer and reheat it easily. The rice flour helps keep the sauce thick and tasty even after reheating.

💬 Final Thoughts

This pepper steak recipe is:

• Easy to make
• Full of flavor
• Gluten-free
• Great for meal prep
• Family-friendly

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