Description
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak delivers rich Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate with juicy beef and colorful bell peppers. Crisp vegetables and tender meat combine for a quick weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir-Fry Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Infuse the beef with a robust marinade by blending soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Allow the meat to absorb these flavors for a minimum of 15 minutes, ensuring deep, penetrating taste.
- Craft a complex sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and liquid, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and umami notes.
- Sear the marinated beef in a scorching hot skillet, creating a caramelized exterior with a quick, high-heat cooking method. Aim for a golden-brown crust that seals in the meat’s juiciness.
- Cleanse the skillet and introduce fresh oil, then quickly sauté bell peppers and onions until they reach a vibrant, crisp-tender state. Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, releasing their aromatic essence with a brief, intense heat exposure.
- Reunite the perfectly seared beef with the stir-fried vegetables, then cascade the prepared sauce over the ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure an even, glossy coating that will thicken and cling to each morsel.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a garnish of verdant green onions. Serve immediately atop steamed rice or noodles, presenting a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Marinade Magic: Let the beef sit in the marinade for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor infusion and more tender meat.
- Heat Control: Use a high-heat cooking method to achieve that authentic wok-seared taste without overcooking the beef, keeping it juicy and tender.
- Veggie Variations: Swap bell peppers with seasonal vegetables like snap peas, broccoli, or zucchini for a fresh twist on the classic recipe.
- Dietary Adaptations: Replace beef with tofu or plant-based protein for a vegetarian version, and use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg