PEPPER STEAK & SHRIMP FRIED RICE RECIPE

Ingredients:

1 1/4 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against grain

1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced

1/2 cup green bell pepper, sliced

1/2 onion sliced

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

1/4 cup soy sauce

1.5 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons sugar

Salt and pepper

Oil

Season flank steak with salt and pepper.

Make a sauce with soy, cornstarch & sugar.

Over medium high heat at 2 tbsp oil and cook peppers and onions approximately 4 minutes. Remove from pan.

Add in another tbsp oil and add flank steak, cooking until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add peppers and onions back in and add in sauce. Cook until thickened.

SHRIMP FRIED RICE RECIPE:

3 cups day old cold cooked rice

1 lb tail off deveined shrimp (season with salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder)

3 eggs lightly beaten

2 cloves minced garlic

1 onion, chopped

2 green onions sliced

3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to preference)

1 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp oil

Over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp oil and cook shrimp on each side 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.

Add in onions and cook until soft, approximately 3 minutes. Scoot them to one side and add in eggs and scramble said eggs. Once scrambled mix with onions. Add in garlic, cook approximately 1 minute.

Add in rice and fry approximately 2 minutes before adding in shrimp, soy and sugar. Add in green onions.

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2025/10/24 Edited to

Looking for a restaurant-quality Pepper Steak and Shrimp Fried Rice recipe you can easily make at home? This dish blends the savory richness of flank steak with the delicate taste of shrimp, combined with colorful red and green bell peppers for a vibrant touch. Using day-old rice helps achieve the classic fried rice texture, where grains remain separate and lightly toasted. For the pepper steak, thinly slicing the flank steak against the grain ensures tenderness. The sauce, a simple mixture of soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar, adds a perfect balance of salty and slightly sweet flavors while thickening beautifully as it cooks with the vegetables. Don't skip the garlic and ginger—they bring an aromatic depth that elevates the entire dish. The shrimp fried rice complements the steak perfectly. Seasoning the shrimp with a blend of spices including chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder adds a subtle kick and complexity. Cooking the shrimp quickly keeps them tender and juicy. When making fried rice, it’s important to use cold, day-old rice to prevent clumping and achieve that signature fluffy texture. The scrambled eggs add richness and a soft contrast to the firmer vegetables and shrimp. Green onions tossed in at the end provide fresh color and a mild onion flavor for a well-rounded dish. This meal is great for busy weeknights because it's straightforward and uses common ingredients that you can find easily. Plus, it’s versatile—feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots or substitute the proteins based on your preference. For a healthier twist, swap out soy sauce for a low-sodium variety or use brown rice instead. Mastering this recipe will give you a crowd-pleasing dish that impresses with its balanced flavors, textures, and colorful presentation. It's a wonderful way to enjoy Asian-inspired flavors in your own kitchen without needing specialized ingredients or complicated techniques.