Coca Cola Pepper Steak Recipe

This Coca-Cola Pepper Steak recipe delivers an unexpectedly delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors! Tender beef strips simmered in a rich, slightly sweet sauce made with Coca-Cola, complemented by crisp-tender vegetables. Easy to follow instructions and a surprisingly quick cook time make this a weeknight winner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 332.2 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Coca Cola Pepper Steak

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How to Make Coca Cola Pepper Steak

  1. Trim all fat from the 1 lb beef sirloin steak and cut into pencil-thin strips.
  2. In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Add the beef strips and brown over high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork.
  4. Add 1 cup of beef broth.
  5. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  6. Stir in 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced), 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery, 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion, and 4 fluid ounces of Coca-Cola.
  7. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Do not overcook; the vegetables should be crisp-tender.
  8. Peel and cut 2 medium tomatoes into wedges; gently stir into the meat.
  9. In a small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 fluid ounces of Coca-Cola and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until smooth.
  10. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the meat and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute, stirring lightly with a fork.
  11. Serve the Coca-Cola Pepper Steak over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

36g

Carbs

3g

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