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30-Minute Chinese Pepper Steak That Beats Takeout Every Time

Chinese pepper steak
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A quick and flavorful Chinese pepper steak stir fry with tender beef, bell peppers, and onions in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs flank steak or sirloin, sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toss sliced steak with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  3. Add steak in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry bell peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  7. Return steak to the skillet and pour sauce over the top.
  8. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until sauce thickens and coats the steak.
  9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve hot over rice.

Notes

  • Slice the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Adjust the sauce thickness with more beef broth if needed.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.

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