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A delicious Chinese Pepper Steak dish featuring tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and a savory sauce.

Best Chinese Pepper Steak Skillet

This recipe for Best Chinese Pepper Steak Skillet is a delicious and authentic dish that features tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and a savory sauce. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to a Chinese restaurant.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • small bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  3. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry until it's no longer pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the bell peppers and onions to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften.
  5. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  6. Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  7. Serve the Pepper Steak immediately over steamed rice.

Notes

For maximum tenderness, be sure to slice the beef against the grain. The addition of cornstarch to the sauce helps to thicken it to the perfect consistency. Adjust the cooking time for the vegetables to your desired level of crispness.