Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions & Peppers Recipe

Here’s a restaurant-style Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions & Peppers recipe — tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions in a savory, slightly sweet garlic-soy sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect over rice!

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🥩 Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions & Peppers

🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

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🧾 Ingredients:

For the steak:

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the stir-fry:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)

For the sauce:

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (adds umami)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, adds sweetness)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or regular vinegar)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• ½ cup beef broth or water

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (slurry)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Marinate the beef:

• In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper.

• Let marinate while you prep the veggies (10–15 minutes).

2. Make the sauce:

• In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch slurry.

3. Stir-fry the beef:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

• Add the beef in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned (don’t overcrowd — do in batches if needed).

• Remove beef and set aside.

4. Cook the veggies:

• Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry onions and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes, until slightly tender but still crisp.

• Add garlic (and ginger, if using) and cook for 30 seconds.

5. Combine & sauce it:

• Return beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer.

• Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until thickened and glossy.

6. Serve:

• Serve hot over steamed white rice, fried rice, or noodles.

• Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.

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💡 Tips:

• Tender beef tip: Slice the meat thinly against the grain, and freeze it for 20–30 min beforehand to make slicing easier.

• Low-carb option: Serve with cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.

• Spicy version: Add a dash of chili garlic sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.