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Authentic Chinese pepper steak served over white rice with tender beef strips, red and green bell peppers, and a rich glossy sauce.”

Chinese pepper steak

Restaurant-quality Chinese Pepper Steak made at home in under 30 minutes! Tender beef, crisp peppers, and a rich, glossy sauce with authentic flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Beef 14 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Flank steak - Thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 Green bell pepper - Cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 Red bell pepper -Cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 Yellow onion - Cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger - Finely grated
  • 3 tablespoon Soy sauce - Low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Oyster sauce - Adds umami depth
  • ⅓ cup Beef broth - For sauce base
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar -Balances savory flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil -Adds nutty aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine -Optional or use chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly cracked
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch - For thickening sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda -Tenderizes beef
  • 1 Egg white -For velveting beef
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil -For marinade
  • 2 stalks Green onions -For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Carbon steel wok (Provides high heat for perfect sear )
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For thinly slicing beef against the grain)
  • 1 Cutting Board (Preferably with juice groove)
  • 1 Prep bowls (To organize beef, sauce, and veggies)
  • 1 Long spatula or wok turner (Makes stir-frying easier and safer)

Method
 

  1. Slice and velvet beef for tenderness using cornstarch and baking soda.
  2. Chop peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger before starting.
  3. Combine soy, oyster, broth, sugar, and sesame oil until smooth.
  4. Quickly sear marinated beef in a hot wok, 30 seconds per side.
  5. Stir-fry peppers and onions, then add garlic and ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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