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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 lb ribeye steak
1 cup red bell peppers, sliced
1 cup green bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash salt-free steak seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Slice ribeye steak thinly or into cubes.

2

Season the steak with salt, black pepper, and Mrs. Dash seasoning.

3

Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and oyster sauce to the steak and mix well.

4

Coat the steak with cornstarch and mix again.

5

Optionally, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or cook immediately.

6

Mix additional cornstarch into water and soy sauce and stir together.

7

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

8

Cook the steak for about 1 minute per side until done, then set aside in a bowl.

9

In the same pan, add sliced red and green bell peppers and onion; stir and cover for about 5 minutes to soften.

10

Season the veggies with Mrs. Dash seasoning and stir.

11

Pour in the cornstarch water mixture and stir until thickened.

12

Add the cooked steak back into the pan and stir to combine.

13

Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes on medium-low heat to soften the peppers and tenderize the beef.

14

Plate the dish and garnish with sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Pepper SteakBeef Pepper Stir-fry

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