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Quick Chinese Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

A white bowl filled with glossy pepper steak, featuring beef strips and colorful bell peppers (green, red, yellow).
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Make tender beef and crisp peppers in a savory soy sauce glaze. This easy stir-fry tastes like takeout and is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinating)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for searing)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening sauce)
  • Water, as needed
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to make the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and sear quickly until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove the steak and set it aside.
  4. Add a little more oil to the skillet if needed. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
  5. Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the seared steak to the skillet. Whisk the prepared sauce mixture again and pour it over the steak and vegetables.
  7. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the steak and vegetables, about 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  8. Remove from heat immediately. Serve the pepper steak hot over cooked rice.

Notes

  • To keep your beef tender, do not overcrowd the pan when searing. Cook the steak in small batches.
  • For a spicier flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • If you prefer a slower method, this recipe adapts well to a Crock Pot; cook on low for 4-6 hours after searing the beef separately.

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Find it online: https://kitchenslang.com/easy-pepper-steak-recipe-quick-beef-stir-fry/