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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
500g beef
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp garlic, chopped
1/2 tbsp ginger, chopped
1 tbsp chicken broth (chicken powder)
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp olive oil for cooking
1/2 glass water
1 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)
1 tsp black pepper (for slurry)
2 tbsp soy sauce (for slurry)
3 tbsp oil (for slurry)
1/2 tsp garlic, chopped (for slurry)
1/2 tbsp ginger, chopped (for slurry)
3 capsicums (red, green, or yellow)
1 large onion, cut into cubes

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 black pepper, salt, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil for cooking.

2

Prepare a slurry with water, cornstarch, black pepper, soy sauce, oil, garlic, and ginger.

3

In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the marinated beef until browned.

4

Add chopped capsicums and onion to the skillet and stir-fry until tender.

5

Combine the slurry with the vegetables and beef, cooking until the sauce thickens.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Pepper SteakBeef Pepper Stir-fry

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