Pepper Steaks in Wonton Cups are cute little bites of Pepper Steak, onions, and bell peppers in a creamy, savory, peppery sauce served in a crispy wonton cup that are the perfect appetizers for your holiday party.
For those that follow my blog you will see a number of Mexican as well as Asian inspired dishes. I love both cuisines and make both types of recipes often. So it was no surprise when Sunday Supper had an opportunity to work with The Beef CheckOff I jumped at the chance to make my Pepper Steaks in Wonton Cups as holiday appetizers. I love the savory, peppery taste of the beef, onions and bell peppers in a crispy wonton cup.
It is also no surprise that I love beef. Born and raised in Texas, I have lived my life in beef country. I grew up on steaks, brisket, fajitas, roasts, meatloaf, breakfast tacos, you name it. Sometimes for Christmas instead of a turkey or ham, my sister will cook a brisket for the main dish, which is family favorite. My Dad cooked the best steaks and on weeknights cooked meatloaf to stretch the food budget for a large family.
Since we are often traveling to see family for the holidays, I will often bring an appetizer while the host makes the main dish. This year I’m bringing the Pepper Steaks in Wonton Cups because they are super simple to make, which means less stress during the holidays!
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- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon sherry
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Salt to taste
- cooking spray
- olive oil
- 2 pounds (16 ounces) sirloin steak, sliced
- 2 ½ tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and cut into pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into pieces
- ½ onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- chopped green onions for garnish
- Place all the marinade ingredients in a large zipped top plastic bag. Add the steak and marinate about 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- To make the wonton cups, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray two muffin tin pans with cooking spray. Brush each side of the wonton wrappers with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin tin. Each wrapper will overlap itself in the muffin tin and stick out over the top. Bake in a preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- To make the pepper steak, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet or wok over medium high heat.
- Stir-fry the steak until is brown on the outside but pink on the inside. Remove and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Cook the garlic and the ginger for about a minute, and then add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and black pepper. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and both onions and peppers are softened.
- Transfer the steak back into the wok or skillet. Stir-fry until the steak is cooked through and the center of the meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
In addition to my Pepper Steak be sure to visit our other Sunday Supper members for more mouthwatering beef recipes.
Appetizers
- Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon by MealDiva
- Chipotle Beef Taco Bites by Feed Me, Seymour
- Mini Beef Wellingtons by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Pepper Steak in Wonton Cups by Flavor Mosaic
- Philly Cheesesteak Dip by Life Tastes Good
Brunch or Breakfast for a Crowd
- Beef Sausage, Egg and Cheese Roll Ups by Daily Dish Recipes
- Beef Tenderloin Benedict by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chicken Fried Steak by kimchi MOM
- Potato Pancakes with Filet Mignon and Fried Eggs by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Steak and Egg Breakfast Braid by Curious Cuisiniere
Main Dish
- Awesome Avocado Steak Tacos by Cooking Chat
- Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cider Beef Stew by Magnolia Days
- Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup by Shockingly Delicious
- Steak & Mushroom Pie by The Messy Baker
Potluck Style
- Beef and Bean Enchilada Bake by The Foodie Army Wife
- Braised Beef Ravioli by Family Foodie
- Mom’s Lasagna by Alida’s Kitchen
- Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs by Casa de Crews
- Skillet Steak Fajitas by Crazy Foodie Stunts
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This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff. All opinions are my own.
Michele, these little cups are so adorable and even look festive with the red and green! I’m loving all the flavors too! What a perfect little appetizer!
Marion@Life Tastes Good recently posted…Philly Cheesesteak Dip #SundaySupper @Beef
Thanks Marion! These were a sensational hit! Mr. Flavor Mosaic wants me to make them again today.
Beautiful, simple & delicious- LOVE your mouthwatering appetizer!
Thank you!
Oh my goodness I’d eat a whole tray of these!
Renee recently posted…Cider Beef Stew for #SundaySupper
The two of us did! We absolutely loved these. The crunch of the wonton cup adds a really nice texture and flavor to the whole dish.
Wow, this is one beautiful and delicious appetizer! It would certainly be the first empty platter at a holiday gathering!
Liz recently posted…Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce #SundaySupper
Thank you Liz, the pepper steak was incredibly flavorful and the wonton cups turned it into finger good and gave it a really nice crunchy texture and flavor.
I love anything in wonton cups. But pepper steak?! Yes.
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) recently posted…Chipotle Beef Taco Bites for #SundaySupper
Absolutely Pepper Steak in Wonton Cups! It turns pepper steak into finger food, which is great for holiday parties or just a new way to serve dinner for #SundaySupper.
So pretty! What a great appetizer!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere recently posted…Steak and Egg Breakfast Braid #SundaySupper
Thank you!
Can I have about 5 of those and call it dinner?
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious recently posted…Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup for Easy Holiday Entertaining #SundaySupper
Absolutely! We did!
I love Asian/Mexican fusion dishes. These look so fun, and tasty!
Nichole C recently posted…Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs #SundaySupper
Thank you! These are fun and tasty!
Just look at those juicy pieces of steak in those crunchy little cups! I think I would have a hard time not eating them ALL myself!
Constance J Smith recently posted…Beef and Bean Enchilada Bake | #SundaySupper
They are so good, it would be easy to do.
I really love these and can’t wait to give them a try!
Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen recently posted…Mini Beef Wellingtons @Beef #SundaySupper
They were delicious. I think this is one of my favorite recipes.
this is an amazing appetizer, so festive looking and sounds super flavorful! I will have to give this one a try!
Shelby recently posted…Chewy Mocha Toffee Chip Cookies #fbcookieswap
Thank you Shelby!
While these look fantastic, I do have a question. Do they travel well? I am thinking about taking them to Christmas dinner and I have a 30-40 minute trip. I am afraid the stove will be busy at our destination. So, will they travel well, or should I save them for an event at my home?
Hi Joan. Thank you for visiting. That is a great question. I have not traveled with these yet. However, I recommend keeping the pepper steak separate from the wontons when you travel. You will likely have to microwave the pepper steak to reheat that. In my opinion, you would not need to reheat the wontons. Then you can assemble them at the party. That would only take about 5 minutes. Have a wonderful holiday. Please come back after you tried them and let me know how you liked them.
These are so cute and look incredible!!
Alida recently posted…Mom’s Lasagna #SundaySupper
Thank you!
Perfect bite-sized treats!
Cindys Recipes and Writings recently posted…Beef Tenderloin Benedict #SundaySupper
Thank you!
Very creative appetizer!
DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts recently posted…Skillet Steak Fajitas for an Easy Holiday Entertaining #SundaySupper with @Beef
Thanks!
LOVE it! So creative with the cups!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) recently posted…Chicken Fried Steak #SundaySupper
Thanks!
Looks good! Just gave it a “Stumble”.
David @ CookingChat recently posted…Grilled Figs, a Sauternes & ’94 Rioja to Celebrate 20
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These are the perfect New Year’s party nibble plus they look like so much to make!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) recently posted…Duo of Seafood Treats to Ring in the New Year
Hi Linda! Thank you for visiting! These taste awesome and are fun to make, and are relatively healthy.