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Authentic 30-Minute Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak

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Recreate restaurant-quality Chinese Pepper Steak at home quickly. This recipe features tender beef strips, crisp bell peppers, and onions coated in a savory, umami-rich sauce. It is a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinade)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (for tenderizing)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinade)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, baking soda, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes. This technique helps create tender beef stir fry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil to create the savory beef and peppers sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and stir-fry quickly for 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the bell peppers and onion wedges. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the cooked beef to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables, about 1 minute. This creates the sizzling pepper steak sauce.
  8. Remove from heat immediately. Serve this Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe hot over steamed rice for a homemade Chinese food experience.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a small amount of dark soy sauce with the regular soy sauce for a deeper color in the sauce.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes when you add the garlic and ginger.
  • This recipe works well with flank steak dinner ideas or sirloin steak.

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