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Recipe: Latin Pepper Steak Strips

This easy Latin version of the traditional pepper steak is the best family dinner


Christina Roman
Contributor
JULY 25, 2022 2:07 PM EDT

Pepper steak is a traditional Asian dish that is also become a super popular Asian-American beef stir fry dish among many. It is very easy to make and extremely savory and flavorful.

Below is a Latin version of this recipe, it uses beef strips, which can be eaten with a side of white rice, or can be used as the protein base for tacos, enchilados, tostadas, a salad, etc. Follow these five easy steps below to make the best family dinner. Asian dish with a Latin twist!

Recipe: Latin Pepper Steak Strips

TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS - SERVINGS: 6 - DIFFICULTY: EASY TO MEDIUM

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 pounds beef round strip steaks
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • ½ onion, sliced into rings
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Preparation:

  1. Heat a pot on medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the oil, and heat the oil for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the beef strips, ¼ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and the ground black pepper, and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the beef strips are browned evenly on all sides. Turn occasionally to ensure even browning.
  3. Add the peppers, onions, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, then turn the meat.
  4. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, to create more surface browning, then turn meat again one last time.
  5. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, then turn off the heat, and serve.