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Finished pepper steak recipe with sliced steak and pepper sauce

Delicious Pepper Steak Recipe: A Flavorful Delight

A bold and tender pepper steak recipe featuring seared flank steak in a rich, peppery sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns crushed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Season the flank steak with salt and crushed black peppercorns, pressing gently to adhere.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add the steak and sear for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness.
  4. Remove steak and let rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape up browned bits.
  7. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 2–3 tbsp water to form a slurry.
  8. Stir slurry into the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  9. Slice rested steak thinly against the grain.
  10. Return sliced steak to skillet and toss in pepper sauce.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook steak—medium-rare yields best texture. Rest meat before slicing. Crushed fresh peppercorns offer bold flavor. Allow steak to come to room temp before cooking.