Name: Chinese Pepper Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-484751H9M44S
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup beef broth; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp minced ginger; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; Steamed white rice or lo mein noodles

Description

Chinese Pepper Steak is a flavorful stir-fry made with tender steak, crisp bell peppers, and a rich, savory sauce. This quick and easy dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. Packed with umami from oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce, it’s a delicious alternative to takeout that can be customized with your favorite veggies and protein.

Ingredients

For the Beef:

1 lb ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Veggies:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped

For the Sauce:

1/2 cup beef broth
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sesame oil

For Garnish & Serving:

2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Steamed white rice or lo mein noodles

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Instructions

Prep the Beef: In a bowl, toss the cubed ribeye steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let sit for a few minutes to marinate.
Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the steak and set aside.
Cook the Veggies: In the same pan, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender.
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil.
Combine Everything: Pour the sauce into the pan with the veggies. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Finish the Dish: Return the cooked steak to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until the steak is fully coated and heated through.
Serve: Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or lo mein noodles.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace steak with tofu and use vegetable broth.
For extra spice, add chili flakes, sriracha, or chili garlic sauce.
Other vegetables like mushrooms, baby corn, or snow peas can be added for variety.
Alternative proteins like chicken, shrimp, work well in this recipe
If you prefer a richer sauce, add a little extra oyster sauce or hoisin sauce