Pepper Steak

Sure! Here’s a flavorful and classic Pepper Steak recipe — tender strips of beef stir-fried with bell peppers and onions in a savory, slightly tangy sauce. Perfect served over rice or noodles for a quick, satisfying meal.

🥩🌶️ Pepper Steak

📝 Ingredients:

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

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips

• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)

• 1 tsp sugar

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Beef:

• In a bowl, toss sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

2. Cook the Beef:

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

• Add beef in a single layer and sear until browned but not fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.

• Remove beef and set aside.

3. Sauté the Veggies:

• In the same pan, add remaining oil.

• Add garlic, then sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Add bell peppers and onion; stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

4. Make the Sauce & Combine:

• In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

• Return beef to the pan.

• Pour sauce over everything and stir to combine.

• Cook for another 3–4 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.

5. Serve:

• Garnish with sliced green onions.

• Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

🔄 Variations:

• Add mushrooms, snap peas, or baby corn for extra veggies.

• Use chicken or tofu instead of beef for different proteins.

• For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.