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Chinese Pepper Steak

Chinese Pepper Steak is a flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef strips, crisp bell peppers, and a savory soy-based sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of beef broth until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced steak and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes; remove and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining oil, then stir-fry garlic, ginger, onion, and bell peppers until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Return the beef to the skillet. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, remaining beef broth, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
  6. Stir the cornstarch mixture again, then add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and coats the beef and vegetables.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce and black pepper for 15 minutes before cooking. Serve with steamed jasmine rice or fried rice for a complete meal.