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Tender and Flavorful Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe

Tender and Flavorful Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe
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This Chinese Pepper Steak recipe is a perfect blend of tender beef strips, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful savory sauce. Enjoy this classic Chinese dish over a bed of steamed white rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Steak:

  • 12 ounces of flank steak (or chuck roast or London broil)
  • 1 to 1½ teaspoons of baking soda
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Sauce:

  • ½ cup of low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (as a thickening agent)
  • 1½ tablespoons of oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon EACH of Shaoxing wine and light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon EACH of brown sugar and sesame oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon of white pepper (to taste)

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 green bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • ½ red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 medium onion (cut into thin strips)
  • 2 tablespoons of neutral oil (like canola, grapeseed, or vegetable oil)
  • ½ teaspoon of ginger (minced)
  • 2 cloves of garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Pat the steak dry and slice into thin strips. Velvet the beef with baking soda, rinse, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the Sauce: Combine chicken stock, cornstarch, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well.
  3. Cooking Process: Sear steak slices in a hot wok, then set aside. Stir-fry onion, ginger, and garlic. Add bell peppers and cook briefly. Return steak to the wok, stir, and add sauce. Cook until thickened.
  4. Serve: Remove from heat and serve over steamed white rice.

Notes

  • You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms.
  • Adjust the seasoning of the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of chili oil or red pepper flakes.

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Keywords: Chinese Pepper Steak, Beef Stir-Fry, Asian Beef Recipe, Chinese Restaurant Style, Easy Dinner Recipe

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