The smell of sizzling beef and sweet peppers instantly takes me back to my mom’s old skillet dinnerswarmth in a pan. This Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions hits that same cozy feeling, but in a snap. No wonder people love it: it’s fast, flavorful, and tastes like takeout (but better at home).
It’s a quick stir-fry made with tender beef strips, colorful bell peppers, and savory onionsall tossed in a garlicky, peppery sauce that clings to everything just right. Cozy, a little saucy, and truly an easy pepper steak recipe. Think your favorite Chinese beef stir fry, but simpler.
I grew up in a house where dinner was ready before you finished your homeworkthis was one of those quick, back-pocket lifesavers. I’ve tested this version on my own busy family (my tweens give brutal honesty!), and it passed the plate-clean test. I’ve locked in the flavors and even found a clever shortcut you’ll appreciate!
This easy pepper steak recipe combines tender flank steak with crisp bell peppers and onions for a flavorful Chinese Pepper Steak that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy this Asian Pepper Steak served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
2 bell peppers green and red sliced
1 large onion sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water or beef broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil optional
Cooked white rice for serving
Sliced green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
Mix soy sauce oyster sauce water or broth sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 2 to 3 minutes until browned then remove from skillet.
Stir-fry garlic ginger onions and bell peppers in the same skillet for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender but crisp.
Return steak to skillet and add sauce mixture stirring to coat meat and vegetables allowing sauce to thicken.
Add black pepper and sesame oil if using then cook for 2 more minutes.
Serve hot over white rice garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
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