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Sizzling 30-Minute Takeout-Style Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions and Bell Peppers

Close-up of savory Chinese pepper steak featuring strips of beef, bright red and green bell peppers, and onions in a glossy sauce.
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Skip the takeout and make this easy Chinese Pepper Steak stir fry at home. You get tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and onions coated in a savory sauce, ready in 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and the cornstarch. Toss to coat the beef evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, beef broth, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper to create the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated steak in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the cooked steak to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the steak and vegetables.
  7. Toss everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the steak and vegetables.
  8. Remove from heat immediately. Serve your homemade Chinese Pepper Steak hot over steamed rice.

Notes

  • For the most tender steak stir fry, slice the flank steak against the grain.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir into the sauce during the last minute of cooking.
  • Serve this Asian Beef Skillet Meal with steamed white or brown rice for a complete takeout style Chinese dinner.

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