Thin strips of beef and peppers are sautéed together after the steak marinates briefly in Italian dressing, creating a quick, caramelized dish with soft peppers and onions.
Original recipe: www.americanfoodsgroup.com
Beef Pepper Steak has a low glycemic load of 2.1 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are Italian salad dressing (GL 1.3), bell pepper (GL 0.5), onion (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.