Chinese Pepper Steak with Onion

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    262 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Chinese Pepper Steak with Onion

Quick and easy Chinese pepper steak w/ onion is the perfect weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (1 lb.) flank steak, sliced ¼-inch thick against the grain
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 medium yellow onion, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 3 cloves) (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • Optional Garnish: sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes
  • For Serving: Cooked white rice
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or in a large Ziploc bag, stir together the steak, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to overnight).
  2. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the cornstarch and the remaining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce until smooth. Add the broth, remaining 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, brown sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade; set it on a plate. If there’s any extra marinade left in the bag or bowl, add it to the broth mixture.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet (at least 12-14 inches) over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer; cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the steak to a clean plate. Wipe out the skillet, discarding the drippings.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the bell peppers and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 more minutes.
  6. Add the steak and sauce to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  7. Serve with rice and garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, or crushed red pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Place the flank steak in the freezer for up to 30 minutes before slicing. A partially frozen flank steak is much easier to slice into thin strips.
  • Place the flank steak in the freezer for up to 30 minutes before slicing. A partially frozen flank steak is much easier to slice into thin strips.
  • Slice the flank steak against the grain (perpendicular to the natural lines that you see running through the meat). This yields tender, juicy strips of steak.
  • Slice the flank steak against the grain (perpendicular to the natural lines that you see running through the meat). This yields tender, juicy strips of steak.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the pepper steak Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 1040mg (43%) Potassium 728mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1042IU (21%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the pepper steak
Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1040mg 43%
Potassium 728mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1042IU 21%
Vitamin C 64mg 71%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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