Description
Quick and flavorful Chinese pepper steak with caramelized onions and bell peppers, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Flank or Sirloin Steak, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Onion, yellow or white preferred
- 2 medium Bell Peppers, any color, sliced
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1-2 tsp Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice the steak thinly and heat a large skillet or wok, adding 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Quickly cook the beef until just barely pink, then set aside on a plate.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan, stirring until slightly colored but still crunchy.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, black pepper, and cornstarch, then pour into the pan.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and stir everything until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or enjoy cold from the fridge.
Notes
Cut steak across the grain for tenderness. Use a hot pan for searing and avoid overcrowding. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American