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How to Make Chinese Pepper Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese Pepper Steak is a classic Chinese-American dish that is a staple in many Chinese restaurants. This dish is known for its bold flavors and tender, juicy strips of beef, cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions, all coated in a savory, slightly sweet and tangy sauce.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, Chinese Pepper Steak is a crowd-pleaser and a great way to introduce new flavors to your family and friends. The dish is not only delicious, but also quick an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef top sirloin steak
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Slice steak into 1/2-inch thick slices across the grain.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Place steak slices into the marinade, and stir until well-coated.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook steak strips in batches in hot oil so as not to crowd the pan. Cook and stir until well-browned, about 3 minutes, and remove steak from the wok to a bowl. Repeat with remaining steak, adding more oil as needed, and set the cooked meat aside.
  • Return cooked steak strips to the hot wok, and stir in onion. Toss steak and onion together until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes, then stir in green pepper.
  • Cook and stir the mixture until peppers have turned bright green and started to become tender, about 2 minutes more, then add tomatoes.
  • Stir everything together to mix and blend flavors, and serve.

    • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 972mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 647mg

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