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Easy Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe: Perfect Dinner Idea


  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers in a savory garlic-ginger sauce—this Chinese Pepper Steak is a quick, delicious, and restaurant-quality dish you can whip up in just 30 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red & 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1️⃣ In a bowl, toss sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes until browned, then remove.
3️⃣ In the same pan, stir-fry bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for 2 minutes.
4️⃣ Add beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir well.
5️⃣ Return beef to the pan and toss everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6️⃣ Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

✔️ For extra tenderness, slice the beef against the grain.
✔️ Adjust the black pepper to your spice preference.
✔️ Swap beef for chicken or tofu for a different twist.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 30g