Tender strips of juicy beef, crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions stir-fried in a savory, slightly spicy sauce—this Chinese Pepper Steak is a quick, flavorful, and restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in 20 minutes! Serve it over steamed rice for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Faster than delivery – Ready in 20 minutes!
✅ Perfectly tender beef – Velveting technique ensures melt-in-your-mouth texture.
✅ Bold, balanced flavors – Sweet, savory, and a hint of spice.
✅ Versatile – Swap veggies or adjust heat to taste.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Beef & Marinade:
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda (optional, for extra tenderness)
1 tbsp water
For the Stir-Fry:
2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup beef broth or water
1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Optional Garnish:
Green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds