Easy Pepper Steak Recipe Spanish Style
This Pepper Steak Recipe Spanish is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender beef strips cooked with red and green bell peppers, onions, and a savory gravy. Infused with classic Spanish flavors like sofrito, garlic, adobo, oregano, and sazón, this recipe delivers a delicious balance of spices and rich taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals, the beef becomes tender and juicy while the peppers add sweetness and color. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to enjoy every bit of the savory sauce.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 ½ lbs beef top round or sirloin tip, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, mashed
- 3 tbsp sofrito
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 packet sazón (with annatto)
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano (dried)
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the beef – In a bowl, season beef strips with soy sauce, sazón, adobo, oregano, and garlic. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better for flavor)
- 2
Sear the beef – Heat oil in a large skillet or pan. Add the sugar, let it caramelize slightly, then add the beef. Sear until browned on the edges. Don’t overcrowd the pan
- 3
cook in batches if needed
- 4
Add sofrito & tomato paste – Stir in sofrito and tomato paste, coating the beef well. This creates the base of the gravy
- 5
Simmer with liquid – Pour in water or beef broth, bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Let it simmer for 15 minutes until the meat is tender
- 6
Add peppers & onions – Stir in red pepper, green pepper, and onion slices. Let them cook until just softened but still a little crisp, about 7–8 minutes
- 7
Adjust flavors – Taste the gravy and adjust with salt, pepper, or extra soy sauce if needed
- 8
Serve hot – Spoon the pepper steak and gravy over fluffy white rice, with fried plantains or bread on the side.