Description
This Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe combines tender beef strips with colorful bell peppers and a flavorful sauce for a classic dish that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 12 ounces of flank steak (or chuck roast or London broil)
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons of baking soda
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup of low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1½ tablespoons of oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon of brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon of sesame oil
- ⅛ teaspoon of white pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- ½ red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons of neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon of minced ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
- Slice and Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef into thin strips, velvet with baking soda, rinse, season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Sear the beef in a hot wok until browned, then set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Cook onion, ginger, and garlic, add bell peppers, then add back the beef.
- Combine and Serve: Pour in the sauce, stir until thickened, and serve over rice.
Notes
- Make sure to pat the steak dry before slicing for better browning.
- Velveting the beef ensures tender results.
- Adjust the sauce seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese Pepper Steak, Beef Stir-Fry, Homemade Chinese Food
