Description
Indulge in the flavors of takeout with this Easy Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. Tender strips of beef are sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and coated in a savory sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your family’s taste. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 5 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (divided)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- ½ cup water or beef broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 tsp grated ginger, chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix together remaining soy sauce (3 tbsp), oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch (1 tbsp), and water or broth.
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef and cook until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add remaining oil; stir-fry peppers and onion for about 3–4 minutes. Mix in garlic and ginger; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Combine: Return beef to skillet; pour in the sauce and stir until everything is coated. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg