Description
A quick and delicious Chinese pepper steak recipe designed for busy families that combines tender steak with vibrant bell peppers and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
1 – 1.5 lbs Flank steak or sirloin steak
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
¼ cup Soy sauce
½ cup Beef broth
1 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tsp Sesame oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Ginger, grated
1 tbsp Cornstarch
2-3 large Bell peppers, sliced
1 medium Onion, sliced
2 tbsp Green onions, chopped (optional)
1 tsp Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Slice your flank steak thinly against the grain, marinate with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil
- Whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch for the sauce
- Slice bell peppers and onion into similar-sized strips
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook flanks in batches until browned
- Stir-fry bell peppers and onion in the same pan until crisp-tender
- Combine steak and vegetables, add sauce, and stir until thickened
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve hot
Notes
Feel free to swap vegetables or proteins based on preferences.
For a spicier option, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese