Description
Transform your kitchen into a bustling Asian bistro with this Easy Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe. Featuring tender strips of beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory sauce, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special family dinners. The rich flavors of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin create a deliciously tangy profile that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s as satisfying as your favorite takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 5 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (plus an additional for the sauce)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- ½ cup water or beef broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: grated ginger and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix the beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce (3 tablespoons), oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water or broth. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef in one layer and cook until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the bell peppers and onion for about 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic (and ginger if using) for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine Everything: Return beef to skillet; pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well and cook until thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
- Serve Hot: Garnish with green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg