Description
Chinese pepper steak is a quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a glossy, savory-sweet sauce. This takeout-inspired dish comes together in under 30 minutes for an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup beef broth or water (optional)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger. Add sliced beef and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry onion, bell peppers, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return beef to the pan. Toss to combine. Add a splash of beef broth or water if needed to thin the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes more.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Use flank or flat iron steak, or substitute chicken if desired.
- Drizzle with sesame oil or sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Can be served over noodles as a variation.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water to refresh sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
