This sizzling Chinese pepper steak is made with thin-sliced beef, bell peppers, and onions in a rich soy-based sauce. Quick, easy, and better than takeout.
1½ lbs flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tbsp oil for stir-frying
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp soy sauce (for marinade)
Sauce:
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Toss beef with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp soy sauce, and a little oil. Let sit 10 minutes.
Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large pan. Stir-fry beef in batches until browned. Remove.
Stir-fry onion and bell peppers until tender-crisp.
Return beef to pan. Add sauce. Stir until thickened and beef is coated.
Serve hot with rice. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.