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Pepper steak
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 145 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 3.6 g 1%
- Fat 9.1 g 12%
- Saturated fat 2 g 10%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 1.7 g —
- Sodium 244 mg 11%
- Cholesterol 32 mg 11%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 9 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 22.6 mg 25%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg 10%
- Vitamin K 19.5 µg 16%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.08 mg 6%
- Niacin (B3) 2.3 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.26 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 13 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.61 µg 25%
- Choline 46 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 17 mg 1%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 89 mg 7%
- Potassium 202 mg 4%
- Zinc 2 mg 18%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Selenium 11.6 µg 21%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 | 12 g | 3.6 g | 9.1 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 217 g | 315 | 26 g | 7.9 g | 20 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 434 g | 629 | 52 g | 16 g | 40 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 108.5 g | 157 | 13 g | 3.9 g | 9.9 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 651 g | 944 | 77 g | 24 g | 59 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 868 g | 1259 | 103 g | 32 g | 79 g |
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Questions about Pepper steak
What is pepper steak?
The name usually means strips of beef stir-fried with peppers and a savoury sauce, often served with rice. It can also mean a steak served with peppercorn sauce, so check the recipe or menu description.
How do you stop the beef in pepper steak becoming tough?
Cut the beef across the grain into thin strips and cook it quickly in a very hot pan, in batches so it sears rather than steams. Add the sauce near the end; simmering the strips for a long time can make them chewy.
Which cut of beef is best for pepper steak?
For a quick stir-fry, use tender cuts such as sirloin or rump and slice them thinly across the grain. Less tender cuts can work if you braise them slowly until tender rather than giving them a brief stir-fry.
Can you freeze pepper steak?
Yes. Cool it promptly, freeze it in an airtight container and use it within about three months for best quality. Defrost it in the fridge and reheat until piping hot throughout, stirring so the sauce heats evenly.
What do you serve with pepper steak?
Steamed rice is a classic partner for the savoury sauce; noodles also work well. Add a simple side of greens, such as pak choi or broccoli, to make the meal more substantial.
Can you make pepper steak without soy sauce?
Yes. Use a little Worcestershire sauce or fish sauce with water or unsalted stock for savoury depth, then thicken the sauce with a small amount of cornflour mixed with cold water. These alternatives change the flavour, so add them gradually.
How does pepper steak compare with beef steak?
Pepper steak is a mixed dish, so its energy and protein depend on the peppers and sauce as well as the beef. Plain beef steak provides 27.6 g protein per 100 g, while pepper steak provides 12 g per 100 g.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27416150 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
