Description
Easy Chinese Pepper Steak is a delicious weeknight meal that brings the vibrant flavors of takeout right to your kitchen. Featuring tender flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce, this recipe is quick to make and sure to impress. Perfect served over rice or noodles, you'll enjoy the delightful balance of sweet and spicy notes in every bite. Get ready for a culinary experience that feels gourmet without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice flank steak into thin strips against the grain and chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar; add beef strips to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add bell peppers and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Push veggies aside in the skillet and add marinated beef. Sear for about 2 minutes before mixing all ingredients together. Cook until beef is browned (approximately 5 more minutes).
- Pour any remaining marinade into the pan and simmer for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, consider adding broccoli or snap peas. - Spice it up with chili flakes or drizzle sesame oil before serving. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.