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Close-up of Chinese pepper steak with tender beef strips coated in glossy brown sauce, stir-fried with bright red, green, and orange peppers for a colorful, mouthwatering dish.

Tender Chinese Pepper Steak

Tender Chinese pepper steak with colorful bell peppers in savory sauce that tastes better than takeout in just 30 minutes. This easy stir fry recipe uses flank steak and simple ingredients to create restaurant-quality results at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Flank steak Sliced against grain
  • 2 large Bell peppers Red and green, sliced
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Sliced into strips
  • 3 tablespoon Soy sauce Divided use
  • 2 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch Divided use
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Minced
  • 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil High smoke point
  • 2 whole Green onions Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon Rice wine Or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large wok or skillet High heat capable
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing beef
  • 1 Cutting board For meat preparation
  • 2 Mixing bowls For marinade and sauce
  • 1 Whisk For sauce mixing
  • 1 Measuring cups Various sizes
  • 1 Measuring spoons For seasonings

Method
 

  1. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice immediately.
  2. Prep - Make sauce and cut vegetables into uniform strips.
  3. Sear - Cook marinated beef in hot oil until just done, remove.
  4. Stir-fry - Cook peppers and onions until crisp-tender.
  5. Combine - Return beef to pan, add sauce, stir until glossy.
  6. Serve - Garnish with green onions and serve over rice immediately.

Notes

Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient nutritional data and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods used.