Description
A flavorful and easy Chinese Pepper Steak recipe that combines tender slices of beef with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 ¼ lbs flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
For the Vegetables:
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, thick slices
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, optional
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
Marinade:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Sauce Mix:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, optional
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar, apple cider
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add the sliced beef, mix well, and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a pan or wok. Sear the marinated beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine: Return the beef to the pan. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Pour over the beef and vegetables.
- Thicken Sauce: Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the Chinese Pepper Steak hot over rice.
Notes
- Add more vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste preferences, such as adding more or less sugar for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
