Description
Discover the joy of homemade Chinese cuisine with this Easy Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, combining savory sauces that infuse every bite with rich flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Whether served over steamed rice or noodles, this quick and delicious meal offers a delightful takeout experience right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- ½ cup water or beef broth
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; sear the marinated beef until browned on both sides; remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add remaining oil; sauté bell peppers and onion until tender; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Combine everything: Return beef to skillet; pour in sauce and cook until thickened; season with black pepper.
- Serve hot garnished with green onions over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg