Chinese Takeout Pepper Steak: Easy Recipe to Try!
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A delicious and easy recipe for Chinese Takeout Pepper Steak, featuring tender beef sirloin stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and a savory sauce.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, and black pepper. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, and minced garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef in batches and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the remaining garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the skillet.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Toss well to coat.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is fully cooked.
- Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg