Chinese Pepper Steak
Serves: 4
Ready in: 30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 For the Beef:
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1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp sesame oil
🌶 For the Stir Fry:
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 small onion, sliced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
🍶 For the Sauce:
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¼ cup soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for slight sweetness)
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1 tsp sugar
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½ cup beef broth (or water)
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1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef
In a bowl, mix:
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Sliced beef
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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Sesame oil
Let sit for 15–20 minutes while you prep vegetables.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together:
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Soy sauce
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Oyster sauce
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Hoisin
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Sugar
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Beef broth
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Cornstarch
Set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Beef
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add beef in a single layer.
Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
Remove and set aside (don’t overcook).
4️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables
Add remaining oil to the pan.
Cook:
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Garlic & ginger (30 seconds)
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Onion and bell peppers (2–3 minutes)
Vegetables should stay slightly crisp.
5️⃣ Combine & Finish
Return beef to the pan.
Pour in sauce and stir well.
Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything nicely.
🍽 Serve With:
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Steamed white rice
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Fried rice
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Noodles
💡 Beginner Tips
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Slice beef very thin for tenderness
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Cut against the grain
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Don’t overcrowd the pan
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For extra heat: add crushed red pepper or sliced chili
