Chinese Pepper Steak
This Easy Chinese Pepper Steak recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory garlic soy sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, it’s a satisfying, customizable dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 15-20min
- Total Time: 30min
- Yield: 4servings
- Category: 'Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry bell peppers and onion for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the vegetables from the skillet.
- Cook the Beef: Add a little more oil if needed and cook the sliced beef for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar or honey, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Combine Everything: Add the vegetables back into the skillet with the beef, pour the sauce over the top, and stir to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pepper steak over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, snap peas, or baby corn for more variety.
- Increase red pepper flakes or add fresh chili peppers for extra heat.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
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