Description
Sizzling pepper steak dances with colorful bell peppers and sweet onions, creating a mouthwatering Chinese-inspired comfort meal. Succulent beef strips promise a flavorful journey through tender meat, zesty seasonings, and perfectly caramelized vegetables you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef steak (sirloin, flank, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty marinade by whisking soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until silky smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add thinly sliced beef to the marinade, gently tossing to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow the meat to rest and absorb flavors for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Fire up a large skillet or wok over high heat, adding a splash of vegetable oil. Create a single layer of marinated beef, searing each batch for 1-2 minutes per side until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Transfer seared beef to a separate plate, keeping the precious browned bits in the pan for added flavor.
- In the same skillet, introduce another drizzle of oil and quickly sauté red and green bell peppers with onions, maintaining a crisp-tender texture for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring vigorously for 30-60 seconds until their aromatic essence permeates the vegetables.
- Reunite the seared beef with the colorful vegetable medley, pouring in beef broth to create a glossy, cohesive sauce.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and embrace the ingredients with a luxurious coating.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve piping hot atop steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Marinate beef at room temperature to ensure even cooking and maximize flavor absorption.
- Use high-heat cooking method like searing to lock in beef’s juiciness and create caramelized exterior.
- Choose well-marbled beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak for tender, flavorful results.
- Slice beef against the grain to guarantee maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Keep vegetables crisp by avoiding overcooking; quick high-heat sautéing maintains texture and nutrients.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat or swap bell peppers with spicier varieties like poblano.
- Quickly stir-fry ingredients to preserve vibrant colors and prevent vegetable wateriness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg