Cube Steak with Tri-Color Bell Peppers and Steak Sauce Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

Cube steak sautéed with red, yellow, and orange bell peppers in a glossy steak sauce glaze that caramelizes beautifully over high heat. Bright, savory, and ready in 30 minutes over steamed white rice. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cube steak, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 355 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch strips cube steak
• 1, sliced red bell pepper
• 1, sliced yellow bell pepper
• 1, sliced orange bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons A1 steak sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season cube steak strips with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch.
2. Step 2: Whisk together steak sauce, soy sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear steak strips in a single layer 2-3 minutes, stirring once, until browned. Remove to a plate.
4. Step 4: Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry onion and all three bell peppers over high heat for 4 minutes until tender-crisp with some char. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
5. Step 5: Return steak to the pan. Pour sauce over everything and toss to coat. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the meat and peppers.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately over steamed white rice.