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Quick Chinese Pepper Steak Stir-Fry (Under 30 Minutes)

Close-up of savory pepper steak strips mixed with green and red bell peppers and onions.
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Make this easy Chinese Pepper Steak stir-fry for a quick weeknight dinner. You get tender beef strips and crisp bell peppers coated in a savory sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinating)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
  • Cooked white rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the sliced steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to create the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated steak in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary, until browned. Remove the steak and set it aside.
  4. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the cooked steak to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the steak and vegetables.
  7. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the steak and vegetables, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat immediately. Serve your pepper steak hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra tender beef, you can lightly pound the slices before marinating.
  • Use a mix of colored bell peppers for visual appeal.
  • This recipe is a great takeout fakeout dinner option.

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