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Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe

Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

This Chinese Pepper Steak recipe is a classic stir-fry dish that features tender slices of beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce. Learn how to velvet the beef for extra tenderness and create a flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the beef:

  • 12 ounces of flank steak (or chuck roast or London broil)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (as a thickening agent)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon EACH of Shaoxing wine and light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH of brown sugar and sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon of white pepper (to taste)

Additional ingredients:

  • 1 green bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 medium onion (cut into thin strips)
  • 2 tablespoons of neutral oil (like canola, grapeseed, or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ginger (minced)
  • 2 cloves of garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Pat the steak dry, slice into strips, velvet with baking soda, rinse, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the Sauce: Combine chicken stock, cornstarch, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  3. Cooking Process: Sear beef, set aside. Stir-fry onion, ginger, garlic, and bell peppers. Return beef to the wok, add sauce, and simmer until thickened.
  4. Serve: Remove from heat and serve over white rice.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add some chopped red chilies or a dash of chili oil.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg