Easy Pepper Steak
Pepper Steak serves up 49g protein and 565 calories per portion, one of the highest-protein stovetop meals for two. Cook time stays short, letting you fuel a post-workout window or double up for serious caloric needs. Built for strength athletes stacking meals to reach 200g+ protein without extra cooking sessions.
Ingredients
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •1/3 cup water
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •1/8 tsp. coarsely-ground black pepper (or more/less to taste)
- •Beef Flank Steak, Boneless(454g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Bell Pepper
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(30g)
- •Garlic
Instructions
- 1Add all marinade ingredients to a large bowl or ziplock bag, and stir to combine. Add the sliced steak, and toss in the marinade. Cover/seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sweet peppers and white part of the scallions, ginger, garlic, and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate.
- 3Add the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to the saute pan. Remove half the steak from the marinade with a slotted spoon (reserving the marinade) and saute about 2-3 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer steak to plate with the veggies. Saute the remaining steak, then transfer to plate.
- 4Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Add the steak, veggies and green parts of the scallions to the skillet, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- 5Serve immediately over rice or quinoa.
Nutrition — Per Serving
565
calories
49g
protein
37g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 10.2g
- Sodium
- 1199 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
2 servings per batch · ~310g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Pepper Steak have per serving?
Each serving delivers 49g of protein and 565 calories, with 37g fat and 11g carbs. This is one of the highest protein servings available, making it efficient for high-protein training days.
How long does Easy Pepper Steak take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time on the stovetop and yields 2 servings, so you're looking at efficient preparation for two solid post-workout meals. Minimal time investment for high-protein output.
Is Easy Pepper Steak good for muscle gain?
At 49g protein per serving, this recipe is purpose-built for muscle gain phases where maximizing protein intake is non-negotiable. The 565 calories and 37g fat provide the caloric surplus needed to support strength training.
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