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Pepper Steak Recipe

Easy Pepper Steak Recipe

This Easy Pepper Steak Recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that delivers restaurant-quality flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Seasoning
  • 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak sliced thinly against the grain
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for finishing
Vegetables
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain and chop all vegetables.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and sesame oil. Marinate the beef for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Sear beef on both sides until browned. Remove from pan.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, and onions to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add bell peppers and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Mix beef broth, remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, remaining cornstarch, and black pepper in a bowl.
  7. Return beef to skillet. Pour sauce mixture over and cook until thickened.
  8. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 26gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or tofu and add chili for extra heat.

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