Description
A classic Chinese-style pepper steak made with tender sliced beef, sweet onions, and bell peppers tossed in a bold black pepper sauce. Fast, savory, and perfect for a homemade takeout-style dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 120 ml beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.75 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add oil to the hot pan and swirl to coat.
- Add beef in a single layer and stir fry quickly until just browned, then remove from the pan.
- Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger to the pan and stir fry until slightly softened.
- Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and cook until thickened and glossy.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
- Keep heat high for proper stir fry texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg