Chinese Pepper Steak
Tender slices of beef, crisp vegetables, and that irresistible savory sauce—Chinese Pepper Steak is pure comfort in a skillet!
Ingredients
- 1 poundbeef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced (for best results, slice against the grain.)
- ¼ cupsoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonswhite sugar
- 2 tablespoonscornstarch
- ½ teaspoonground ginger
- 3 tablespoonsvegetable oil, divided
- 1 mediumred onion, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 mediumgreen bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
- 2 mediumtomatoes, cut into wedges
Directions
- 1
Thinly slice the sirloin steak across the grain for maximum tenderness. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, white sugar, cornstarch, and ground ginger. Add the sliced beef and toss to coat. Let it marinate while you prep the veggies—about 10 minutes does the trick!
- 2
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Remove the beef to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Toss in the red onion and green bell pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until they’re crisp-tender and fragrant.
- 4
Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables. Add the tomato wedges and stir everything together for another 2 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften but not lose their shape. The sauce will thicken and coat everything beautifully.
- 5
Spoon the Chinese Pepper Steak over steamed white rice, brown rice, or even noodles. Sprinkle with a little extra green onion if you like. Dinner is served!