Chinese Pepper Steak

Serves: 4
Ready in: 30 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

🥩 For the Beef:

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

🌶 For the Stir Fry:

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)

🍶 For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for slight sweetness)

• 1 tsp sugar

• ½ cup beef broth (or water)

• 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Beef

In a bowl, mix:

• Sliced beef

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• Sesame oil

Let sit for 15–20 minutes while you prep vegetables.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Soy sauce

• Oyster sauce

• Hoisin

• Sugar

• Beef broth

• 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:

• Garlic & ginger (30 seconds)

• 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:

• Steamed white rice

• Fried rice

• Noodles

💡 Beginner Tips

• Slice beef very thin for tenderness

• Cut against the grain

• Don’t overcrowd the pan

• For extra heat: add crushed red pepper or sliced chili