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Best Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe (Easy & Quick)

Classic Chinese Pepper Steak

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Flank steak Sliced thinly against the grain
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce Divided use
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Divided use
  • 0.5 cup Beef broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil Divided use
  • 2 whole Green bell pepper Cut into bite-sized strips
  • 1 whole White onion Sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Minced

Instructions
 

  • Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
  • Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, beef broth, and black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Cook the beef until browned, then remove from the pan.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and stir-fry the bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger until crisp-tender.
  • Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce mixture, and simmer until the sauce thickens. Serve immediately with rice.