Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of takeout with this Easy Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up tender beef strips tossed with colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce, making it a delightful meal that everyone will love. The combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce creates a rich and tangy flavor profile that elevates this dish to new heights. Whether served over rice or noodles—or enjoyed on its own—this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (divided)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl; let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef and cook until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry vegetables: In the same skillet, add remaining oil and stir-fry bell peppers and onion for about 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Combine: Return beef to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with black pepper and chopped green onions before serving hot 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
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg