Pepper steak. It’s delicious. It’s hot, hearty, and perfect for winter days. I’ve seen lots of different ways to prepare it, but today, I’m approaching in a way that anyone can do and that all men will appreciate. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you pepper steak the man way.
What is the Man Way
Of course, the literal take on this would be “any way a man would do it”. That’s not so. The man way of approaching things is aimed at maximum payoff with minimal effort. Remember the saying, “work smarter not harder”? I’m pretty sure a man wrote that. I don’t know for sure, but I’m just assuming. It really is the man way to approach everything. Read on for the simplest, most delicious, and fastest pepper steak you’ve ever had.
No Muss No Fuss Pepper Steak
Since this is cooking the man way, let’s approach this like any man would – with bullet points.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean beef stew meat
- 3 bell peppers – color of your choice
- 3 pearl onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes
- salt
- pepper
- parsley
- dill
- 1 Tbsp butter
How to make it
- Finely dice the onions and garlic. Saute with the butter in a large, deep pan until translucent. I used a 14″ by 3″ pan.
- Add beef to the pan with the onion and garlic and brown. The onions and garlic won’t burn because the beef will make liquid when it cooks.
- DO NOT DRAIN. That’s why you need the lean beef. The juice from the beef will be part of the stock.
- Add stewed tomatoes and pepper, salt, parsley, and dill to taste.
- Simmer for three hours. You want the beef to be tender.
- Chop peppers into 1 inch cubes, and then go do man stuff for the rest of the three hours.
- After three hours, throw in the pepper. Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes. This fully cooks the peppers without making them mushy.
- Serve over rice, barley, or noodles.
Boom. Done. One pot pepper steak the man way. This is suitable for dinner and leftovers, and it’s pretty enough that if you REALLY feel inspired you can serve it for a special occasion. Me? In keeping with my man cooking philosophy, I threw it in a shallow bowl. That’s pretty enough for me. =D
RANDY FULGHAM says
January 18, 2015 at 11:16 ami gonna try this–it sounds great–thanks for sharing
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
January 19, 2015 at 8:14 amMaybe I have a little extra testosterone flowing through my veins because I think that sounds awesome. And wanna hear something WEIRD? My husband hates steak, so when I make it, I only make enough for me – because my kids don’t like it, either. How is that even possible????
Nathalie says
July 25, 2017 at 1:32 pmIts the first time I hear my hubby doesn’t like steak! Oh boy! It’s little bizar lol. I will make this recipe tonight !
Chrissy says
January 19, 2015 at 10:27 amYum! I love dishes like this – easy and delicious! I’m thinking we’ll give this a try one night soon!
Amber Edwards says
January 19, 2015 at 1:40 pmhmm, not just man food! I think that looks delicious! I love it! I am going to have to try to make it for the husband!
Debbie Welchert says
January 19, 2015 at 3:11 pmWhat a great easy recipe. I love pepper steak but haven’t had it for years. I can’t wait to try this recipe out.
lisa says
January 19, 2015 at 3:28 pmThis will definitely be making its way onto my dinner table soon! It looks delicious!
Kelly Hutchinson says
January 19, 2015 at 4:14 pmMy husband loves steak and pepper, so this would be perfect for him. I love the colored peppers since I do not like the green ones cooked!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
January 19, 2015 at 4:40 pmMmm, this looks so good! I have steaks on my shopping list for this week, I need to make this! Thanks!
Melissa Pezza says
January 19, 2015 at 4:56 pmThis is great! I’m not a man (obviously) but I still love one pot recipes. I have three kids, a husband, a job, and a blog. I don’t have time for big, involved meals!
Lisa Bristol says
January 19, 2015 at 8:07 pmI am definitely going to try this. I love that it is one pot. It looks delicious.
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
January 19, 2015 at 9:09 pmAwsome!! I just used half of my steak in soup tonight- I’ll be making this later in the week with the rest! delicious!
Dede says
January 19, 2015 at 9:12 pmThis looks so good and hearty. I would like to mix the rice right in it and make it a stew.
Liz Mays says
January 19, 2015 at 10:14 pmI’m sending this to my son. This is definitely his favorite kind of recipe!
Tiffany (A Moms Take) says
January 20, 2015 at 8:59 amMy whole family would enjoy this. I can appreciate a good no mess, no fuss dinner, less to clean up.
Ann Bacciaglia says
January 20, 2015 at 6:39 pmThis looks like a easy dinner to make. I love one pot dishes. I will have to try this great recipe this week.
Becca Wilson says
January 23, 2015 at 9:52 pmThis sounds so amazing. I actually made something kind of like this and my husband devoured it. It’s called Unstuffed Pepper Soup. You should look it up and try it out!
nicole dz says
January 31, 2015 at 11:51 pmWhen we order out sometimes I love ordering the pepper steak, I love extra peppers in mine, I have not tried making this on my own though, but since I seen this post I am going to have to try it out. Looks incredible.
cami v says
February 1, 2015 at 1:50 pmThis looks so good. I see me making it next week 🙂
Nettie Moore says
February 3, 2015 at 6:19 pmHi Shelley and Jennifer! Congratulations!! Your wonderful Pepper Steak is featured on our Simple Supper Tuesday Linky Party at Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog! Nettie
David Fultner says
February 9, 2015 at 2:07 pmThis looks really easy. I will give it a shot.
Linda C. says
February 15, 2015 at 1:55 pmI am putting this on my menu for this week. Love easy recipes!
BILL HOFF says
February 18, 2015 at 10:31 pmWe are always looking for new ways to fix steaks..thanks
Julie Wood says
February 23, 2015 at 6:47 amMy son would love this dish! I will have to make this flavorful yummy dish for him and I know I would love to try it too!
M.Clark says
February 23, 2015 at 10:45 pmThis looks delicious, it’s definitely worth a try, no fuss no muss. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
jeevon kay says
March 9, 2015 at 5:03 pmthis looks totally delicious and appetizing. no fuss no muss. that’s even better
Sharon Rooney says
March 26, 2015 at 6:43 pmThis sounds great, hubby would love it. I may even try it using chicken.
Julie Wood says
March 27, 2015 at 6:39 amOh Yum! This is an easy delicious dish that I would love to make and have for a Sunday dinner soon! Thanks for sharing an easy recipe.