Chinese Pepper Steak
Chinese Pepper Steak is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender strips of beef with crisp bell peppers and onions, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at casual gatherings. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice the beef sirloin against the grain for tenderness.
- In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Remove beef and stir-fry bell peppers and onion for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Mix sauce ingredients (soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil) in a bowl.
- Return beef to the skillet with veggies; pour the sauce over everything and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute bell peppers with broccoli or add pineapple for sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.