Description
Pepper Steak sings with bold Chinese flavors, promising a quick, restaurant-worthy meal. Juicy beef strips dance with sweet onions, delivering a savory experience that brings comfort and excitement to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Serving:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and beef broth in a small mixing container, creating a smooth, glossy marinade. Let the mixture rest while preparing other ingredients.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, pouring in vegetable oil until shimmering. Introduce sliced steak, rapidly stirring for 3-4 minutes until exterior develops a rich, caramelized brown crust. Transfer cooked meat to a separate plate.
- Within the same sizzling skillet, tumble minced garlic, sliced onions, and colorful bell peppers. Toss vigorously for 3-5 minutes, ensuring vegetables maintain a vibrant crunch and slight translucency.
- Reunite previously seared steak with the aromatic vegetable medley, gently pouring prepared sauce mixture over the contents. Allow ingredients to meld and sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Elevate flavor profile by drizzling fragrant sesame oil and sprinkling freshly cracked black pepper across the dish.
- Transfer piping hot pepper steak onto a bed of steamed rice, optionally adorning with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onions for additional visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, ensuring each bite is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Keep vegetables crisp by stir-frying quickly over high heat, maintaining their vibrant colors and nutritional value.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and create a healthier version of this classic stir-fry.
- For a gluten-free option, replace regular soy sauce with tamari and use cornstarch-free thickening alternatives like arrowroot powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg