Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak
Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak features tender strips of round steak simmered with red and green bell peppers in a gently sweet, tomato-rich sauce. It’s comforting and hearty, with a balance of savory depth and mild sweetness that pairs well with rice or noodles. Serve this family-style skillet dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a nostalgic Sunday meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir the green and red peppers until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the peppers from the pan and set them aside.
- 2
Add the steak strips to the skillet with the grated onion, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the steak is evenly browned and no longer pink inside. Return the cooked peppers to the skillet, then stir in the tomatoes, water, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the steak is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Calories 499.2 kcal High 25%
- Protein 44.99 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 35.82 g 13%
- Total Fat 20.6 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 5.13 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 102.96 mg High 34%
- Sodium 256.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 7.81 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 14.55 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 61.55 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.32 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 1382.2 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 120.76 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 76.59 mg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom Mom's Classic Pepper Steak is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, and Red Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 499.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 499.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak healthy?
- Mom-Mom’s Classic Pepper Steak has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 499.2 calories and 44.99 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 256.22 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.13 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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