Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe
This Chinese Pepper Steak is a flavorful, quick-to-make dish featuring tender beef strips and vibrant bell peppers tossed in a savory sauce. Perfectly paired with steamed rice, this dish is sure to impress your family or guests.
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 spoon for stirring
- 1 serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced Ensure the beef is sliced thinly against the grain to maintain tenderness.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced Feel free to adjust the types of bell peppers based on your preference.
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ΒΌ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the beef and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned and almost cooked through. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced green and red bell peppers, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Pour in the beef broth, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Stir to combine everything and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the pepper steak over cooked rice.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the types of bell peppers based on your preference.
For added spice, consider including sliced chili peppers.
Ensure the beef is sliced thinly against the grain to maintain tenderness.