Pepper Steak

This Pepper Steak is marinated with a handful of ingredients such as tahini and coconut aminos the night before so that each bite is bursting with flavor. Just give it a quick stir-fry the next day then roast or blanch some veggies and you have a meal that’s ready in 15 minutes!

I like recipes that can be marinated overnight so that cooking would be a breeze the next day. If you’re pressed for time or forgot to marinate this ahead of time, prepping it an hour before would also work. Make sure your pan is really hot when you stir-fry so it cooks fast without drying out.

The tahini adds a nice subtle roasted flavor that is enhanced by the sesame oil added after the Pepper Steak is cooked. If you prefer a stronger sesame flavor, double up the sesame oil and add a tablespoon of sesame seeds for fun! I like to eat this with either cauliflower rice or Turmeric Garlic Rice and blanched veggies such as baby bokchoy or Napa cabbage.

I used the tapioca flour from Bobs Red Mill for this recipe but you can also sub it with either arrowroot or cornstarch. This Pepper Steak can also be made ahead during meal prep day and eaten all throughout the week!

Looking for more marinated and stir-fry recipes? Check out my popular (and super easy) Beef Tapa!

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Pepper Steak

Course Main Course

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Author Jenny Castaneda

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp tapioca flour
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp cooking oil of your choice
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 bell peppers sliced
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine tapioca flour, coconut aminos and tahini. Mix well.
2. Place flank steak in a gallon sized zip top bag.
3. Pour the tahini marinade on top.
4. Seal the bag and remove excess air. Roll the bag on your chopping board or counter top to evenly combine the marinade with the beef.
5. Place bag in the fridge to marinate overnight.
6. Once you're ready to cook the beef, heat a pan over high heat.
7. Add oil and garlic. Saute for 5-8 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
8. Add beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
9. Saute for 5 minutes.

10. Add bell pepper and saute for another 5-8 minutes until beef is cooked.

11. Turn off heat. Season with sesame oil.

12. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Thank you to Bobs Red Mill for sponsoring this post! All reviews and opinions are based on my personal view.