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Chinese Pepper Steak

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Chinese Pepper Steak is a quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender beef, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect over rice, it’s a better-than-takeout meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinating)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Toss sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and 1 tsp cornstarch.
  3. Heat neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef in a single layer for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, stir-fry onions and bell peppers until crisp-tender, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Return beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir everything together. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for best texture.
  • Oyster sauce can be swapped with hoisin sauce for a sweeter flavor.
  • Add chili flakes or fresh chilies for extra heat.
  • Try adding mushrooms, snap peas, or broccoli for variety.
  • Use reduced-sodium soy sauce for a lower salt option.

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