Try this amazing Chinese pepper steak recipe for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Tender strips of beef are cooked with colorful bell peppers and a savory sauce, creating a dish that is both visually appealing and delicious. Serve it over a bed of steamed rice for a complete meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Steamed rice, for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and beef broth. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the sliced flank steak and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with black pepper and adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Serve the Chinese pepper steak over steamed rice and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chinese pepper steak is a popular dish in American Chinese cuisine.
The use of colorful bell peppers adds not only flavor but also visual appeal to the dish.
Thinly sliced flank steak is the perfect choice for this recipe, as it cooks quickly and remains tender.