Description
A flavorful Caribbean Pepper Steak recipe featuring thinly sliced sirloin steak marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, onions, and fresh thyme. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a weekday dinner and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Protein
- 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste (or freshly grated ginger)
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 sprigs of thyme
Other
- ¼ cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, seasoning salt, cornstarch, ginger paste, and minced garlic. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the steak: Slice the sirloin steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness. Add the steak slices to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes so the flavors fully infuse the meat.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet or wok on the stove over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and let it heat until shimmering and hot.
- Cook the steak: Add the marinated steak slices to the hot skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the steak is browned on all sides but still tender.
- Add vegetables and thyme: Incorporate the sliced green and red bell peppers, sliced onion, chopped green onions, and thyme sprigs into the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer with beef stock: Pour in ¼ cup of beef stock and reduce the heat slightly. Let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes to soften the vegetables and allow the sauce to thicken and coat the steak.
- Finish cooking: Stir occasionally during simmering until the steak is fully cooked through and vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Serve: Remove the thyme sprigs and serve the Caribbean Pepper Steak hot with steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced Scotch bonnet peppers or a dash of hot sauce.
- Be sure to slice the steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Marinating the steak for longer than 15 minutes (up to 1 hour) will deepen the flavors.
- Substitute beef stock with vegetable stock or water if desired.
- This dish pairs excellently with steamed rice or fried plantains.
