Description
Fast and flavorful Chinese-style pepper steak stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and a rich, savory sauce—perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
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1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
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½ tsp oil
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1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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½ cup beef broth or water
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1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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2 bell peppers, sliced (red and green)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp ginger, minced
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2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
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Optional: green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
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Marinate beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and oil. Let sit 10–15 mins.
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Mix sauce: remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
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Sear beef in hot oil for 1–2 mins per side. Remove.
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Stir-fry onion and bell peppers in same pan. Add garlic and ginger.
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Return beef, pour sauce over, and cook until thickened and glossy.
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Serve over rice or noodles, garnished as desired.
Notes
Slice beef thin for tenderness. Double the sauce if serving with rice. Add chili flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main
- Cuisine: Chinese-American, Stir Fry
Nutrition
- Calories: ~400 per serving