Description
Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender strips of beef cooked with crisp red and green bell peppers, sweet onions, and a savory oyster-soy sauce. Perfectly marinated and tossed in a luscious sauce, this classic Asian-inspired meal is ready in just 30 minutes and serves four people.
Ingredients
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Beef Marinade
- 1 lb beef steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Let the beef marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until the brown sugar and cornstarch dissolve completely. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, and onion strips, stirring frequently for about 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables become tender-crisp. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef slices and stir-fry them for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce over the combined ingredients and stir well to mix. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the hot pepper steak immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Slice the beef against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper for desired spice level.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with canola or peanut oil for stir-frying.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or egg noodles.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce substitutes.
