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Pepper Steak with Onions – Fast & Flavorful


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  • Author: Isabella Moretti
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)

  • ½ tsp oil

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • ½ cup beef broth or water

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced (red and green)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp ginger, minced

  • 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)

  • Optional: green onions, sesame seeds


Instructions

  1. Marinate beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and oil. Let sit 10–15 mins.

  2. Mix sauce: remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.

  3. Sear beef in hot oil for 1–2 mins per side. Remove.

  4. Stir-fry onion and bell peppers in same pan. Add garlic and ginger.

  5. Return beef, pour sauce over, and cook until thickened and glossy.

  6. 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