Description
Pepper Steak delivers a quick, sizzling dinner solution that brings Chinese takeout flavors straight to your kitchen. Tender beef strips dance with colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce that makes weeknight cooking feel like a delicious adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish and Serving:
- Steamed white rice or noodles
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb of flank steak into thin strips against the grain, ensuring each piece is uniformly cut for even cooking.
- Create a marinade by mixing 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat the steak strips thoroughly in the marinade and let them rest for 15-20 minutes at room temperature to absorb flavors.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) until the oil shimmers and appears slightly wavy.
- Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper along with 1 sliced small onion. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables start to soften but remain crisp.
- Incorporate 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then transfer vegetables to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, spread beef strips in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned and caramelized.
- Blend ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a separate bowl.
- Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture.
- Simmer everything together for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and vegetables evenly.
- Plate your pepper steak over steamed white rice or noodles, ensuring each serving gets an equal mix of meat and vegetables.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for a fresh, aromatic garnish before serving.
Notes
- Always slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Marinate the meat for at least 15 minutes to help tenderize and infuse flavor deep into the steak.
- Use a high-heat cooking method like stir-frying to keep the beef juicy and prevent overcooking.
- When adding sauce, stir constantly to prevent burning and ensure even coating of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg