Description
Chinese Pepper Steak is a fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring marinated flank steak, crisp-tender peppers, and onions in a savory sauce — perfect over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced (or red for sweetness)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: dash of sesame oil
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and oyster sauce. Marinate beef for 10+ minutes.
2. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Add beef, stir-fry until cooked (about 5 mins). Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, stir-fry onions and peppers until tender-crisp (about 4 mins).
5. Return beef to skillet. Add pepper and optional sesame oil.
6. Stir everything together and cook 2 more minutes.
7. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fried
- Cuisine: Chinese