Here’s a flavorful Pepper Steak recipe 🌶️🥩—tender steak with a savory, slightly spicy pepper sauce:
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 300 g (10 oz) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or both), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but adds depth)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
1. Prepare the steak
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain, making it easier to eat and more tender.
2. Stir-fry the vegetables
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened but still vibrant.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
3. Cook the steak
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed and add the sliced steak.
- Stir-fry the steak for 3–4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
4. Combine and make the sauce
- Add the cooked vegetables back into the pan with the steak.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
5. Serve
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or with a side of vegetables.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak for 20 minutes in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and a pinch of sugar before cooking.
- Use a mix of bell peppers and a bit of green onion for added texture and color.
- For a deeper flavor, add a splash of sesame oil to the sauce at the end.
I can also give a quick 5-ingredient pepper steak recipe using just steak, peppers, soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper for a simplified version.
Do you want me to do that?
