Description
This Pepper Steak with Bell Peppers and Onion is a flavorful and colorful stir-fry dish featuring tender beef slices cooked with vibrant bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it combines soy and oyster sauces with fresh garlic and ginger to create a delicious Asian-inspired dinner that serves four.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb beef steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and onions begin to soften. Add the green and red bell pepper strips and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding to ensure proper searing.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the pepper steak hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Be sure to slice the beef against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Marinating the beef helps make it more flavorful and tender.
- You can substitute beef broth with water or chicken broth if desired.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine or basmati rice.
