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Chinese Pepper Steak

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Chinese Pepper Steak is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions in a savory soy and oyster sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef steak (flank or sirloin), thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (plus more for coating beef)
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice beef thinly against the grain and toss with cornstarch and black pepper.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef broth, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat and stir-fry beef until just browned. Remove from pan.
  4. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  5. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, stir-frying until slightly softened.
  6. Return beef to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
  7. Drizzle with sesame oil if using and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Add chili garlic sauce or fresh chilies for a spicy kick.
  • Use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce for a gluten-free version.
  • Try different colored peppers or add snap peas for variation.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to refresh the sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg