Description
This Easy Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. With tender beef strips marinated in a savory blend of sauces and stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers and onions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying experience that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 red and green bell peppers, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- Soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce
- Garlic and ginger for flavor
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water or beef broth until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook until browned (2–3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add remaining oil to the skillet, stir-fry bell peppers and onion until tender-crisp (3–4 minutes). Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Combine: Return beef to skillet; pour in prepared sauce and stir well. Cook until sauce thickens slightly (2–3 minutes).
- Serve hot: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg