Description
Chinese Pepper Steak is a quick and savory stir-fry featuring tender beef strips, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a rich sauce. Perfect served hot over steamed white rice for an easy and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to sear. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining vegetable oil. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return cooked beef to the skillet. Pour in beef broth or water and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for extra tenderness.
- Adjust spice level by adding crushed red pepper flakes or fresh chili.
- Great with jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: pepper steak, Chinese beef stir fry, quick dinner, Asian recipe, beef and peppers