Pepper steak

Here’s a classic Pepper Steak recipe 🥩🌶—tender beef with bell peppers in a savory, slightly sweet sauce.

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Ingredients (4 servings)

For the Beef

• 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp black pepper

For the Stir-Fry

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2–3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry)

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Instructions

1. Marinate beef:
   • In a bowl, combine beef, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and black pepper. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
2. Cook beef:
   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over high heat.
   • Stir-fry beef 2–3 minutes until just browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook vegetables:
   • Add remaining oil to the pan.
   • Stir-fry onion and bell peppers 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Make sauce:
   • Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
   • Bring to a simmer.
5. Combine beef and sauce:
   • Return beef to the pan.
   • Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
6. Serve:
   • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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Tips & Variations

• Extra peppery: Add crushed black pepper while cooking and a few sliced chili peppers.
• Vegetable boost: Add mushrooms, snow peas, or broccoli.
• Make-ahead: Marinate beef for a few hours to deepen flavor.
• Low-sodium: Use reduced-sodium soy sauce and less salt.

I can also give a quick 20-minute one-pan version or an air fryer + skillet combo for faster cooking.