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Chinese Pepper Steak

Cultural Context

Chinese Pepper Steak is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine, known for its vibrant colors and savory flavors. Traditionally, it combines tender beef with bell peppers and onions, stir-fried in a soy sauce-based marinade. This dish is often served with rice, making it a hearty meal. Today, variations exist worldwide, with many adapting the recipe to include different vegetables or proteins, reflecting local tastes and preferences.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lbs of beef
2 Tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp of chinese cooking wine
ground black pepper
1/2 tsp of baking soda
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
6 tbsp water
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
half green pepper
half red pepper
1 cup slice onion
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp ginger
1 spring onion

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is a gluten-free option.

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Chicken breast is leaner, while flank steak is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Canola oil has a healthier fat profile, and sunflower oil is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while peanut oil can be more affordable.

1

Marinate beef with 2 Tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp of chinese cooking wine, ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp of baking soda, and 2 tsp cornstarch.

2

Prepare the pepper steak sauce by mixing 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp cornstarch, 6 tbsp water, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt, and 1 tsp ground black pepper.

3

Slice half green pepper, half red pepper, and 1 cup of onion.

4

Add 1 tsp garlic and 1 tsp ginger to the vegetables.

5

Cook the marinated beef in a skillet until browned, then add the vegetables and stir-fry until tender.

6

Pour the pepper steak sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to combine.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Pepper SteakBeef Pepper Stir-fry

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