Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe
Chinese Pepper Steak is a savory dish featuring tender beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and a bold sauce. This quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and brings the taste of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen.
Equipment
- 1 wok or large skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- for serving Cooked rice Makes the dish complete.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for about 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same wok, add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the cooked beef to the wok and mix everything together.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water and add it to the stir-fry. Toss to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, if desired, and give everything one last stir.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce if you prefer a saltier or less salty flavor.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or fried rice for a complete meal.