Chinese Pepper Steak β Bold, Saucy, and Sizzling Stir-Fry Favorite
This Chinese Pepper Steak is a classic takeout-style dish made with tender strips of beef, crisp bell peppers, and a savory garlic-soy sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or an easy weekend indulgence!
π½ Ingredients (Servings: 4)
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Β½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- Cooked white rice, for serving
π¨βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Marinate the Beef:
π₯© In a bowl, toss sliced beef with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Let sit for 10β15 minutes while prepping vegetables and sauce.
2οΈβ£ Mix the Sauce:
π₯£ In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, beef broth, and sesame oil (if using).
3οΈβ£ Sear the Beef:
π₯ Heat 1Β½ tablespoons oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Sear beef until browned, about 2β3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4οΈβ£ Cook the Veggies:
πΆ In the same pan, add remaining oil. Stir-fry bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger until just tender but still crisp, about 3β4 minutes.
5οΈβ£ Combine and Sauce:
π Return beef to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir everything together. Cook for another 1β2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
6οΈβ£ Serve:
π Spoon over steamed white rice and serve hot with chopped scallions or sesame seeds if desired.
π¦ Amazon Must-Haves to help you create the best Chinese Pepper Steak
- π₯’ Wok with Lid β Delivers authentic stir-fry heat and flavor.
- πͺ Meat Slicer β Slice beef thin and even every time.
- πΆ Bell Pepper Slicer β Speeds up prep with clean, uniform cuts.
- π₯£ Stir Fry Sauce Containers β Handy for prepping your sauce ahead.
- π Rice Cooker β Perfect rice every time with zero guesswork.
- π§ Garlic Mincer β Quickly preps fresh garlic for bold flavor.
π‘ Helpful Tip
Slice the beef while slightly frozen for thinner, cleaner cutsβand make sure your wok is hot enough to sear the meat quickly without steaming. Serve with jasmine rice for a fragrant, restaurant-style experience!