Description
Chinese pepper steak weaves bold flavors into a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender beef strips dance with caramelized onions and a glossy sauce, inviting you to savor each delicious bite of this classic Asian-inspired comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh ginger, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Ignite a large skillet or wok with vegetable oil at high temperature, creating a searing environment for cooking.
- Introduce sliced steak to the scorching surface, sizzling and browning thoroughly within 3-4 minutes. Carefully extract the cooked meat and reserve on a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to toss bell peppers and onions, stir-frying until they achieve a vibrant, crisp-tender texture in approximately 3 minutes.
- Infuse the vegetables with minced garlic and ginger, allowing their aromatic essence to bloom for 1 minute while continuously stirring.
- Reunite the previously cooked steak with the vegetable medley in the skillet.
- Craft a harmonious sauce by whisking soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Cascade this liquid mixture over the steak and vegetables.
- Simmer the combination for 2-3 minutes, enabling the sauce to transform into a glossy, clingy coating that embraces the meat and vegetables.
- Elevate the flavor profile with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes, complemented by a judicious pinch of salt and pepper.
- Present the sizzling pepper steak atop a bed of steamed rice, ready to tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Choose lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak for tender, quick-cooking meat that absorbs marinades beautifully.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing during each bite.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand since stir-frying moves extremely fast and requires immediate ingredient additions.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting crushed red pepper flakes or adding sriracha for extra spicy enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: Not specified
- Cook Time: About 9-11 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg