Description
Enjoy a delicious homemade take on Chinese Pepper Steak! Tender beef strips stir-fried with bell peppers and onions in a rich, savory sauce make this dish a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect with rice or noodles, this easy recipe brings bold flavors to your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Beef and Vegetables:
- 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnishing:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
For Serving:
- Steamed rice or noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Freeze the steak for 15 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
- Marinate: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper. Add beef and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prep Vegetables: Slice bell peppers, onion, and mince garlic and ginger.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef in a single layer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add 1 tablespoon oil, stir-fry onions, garlic, and ginger for 30 seconds. Add bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return beef to the pan, add beef broth, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir in sesame oil.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes