Description
Indulge in this Easy Chinese Pepper Steak, where tender beef strips meet vibrant bell peppers and savory spices in a quick stir-fry that’s ready in just 20 minutes. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each flavorful bite bursts with color and satisfaction, making it a go-to recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice the beef and chop the vegetables.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, cornstarch slurry, and optional chili flakes.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add vegetable oil. Sear beef slices for about 2 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour sauce over the beef and vegetables; cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or noodles with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg