Pepper Steak (Chinese Restaurant–Style Stir Fry)
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A classic Chinese-style stir fry made with tender beef and crisp peppers cooked over high heat. It’s quick, bold, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 long hot peppers, sliced
- Pinch of salt, to taste
Beef Marinade:
- 12 oz flank steak, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp oil
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak with the beef marinade ingredients for 30 minutes.
- Heat the wok until it starts to smoke, then add 3 tbsp oil.
- Add the beef and stir-fry until about 80% cooked, with some pink still visible. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok, then stir in the ginger, garlic, onion, and hot peppers with a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 30 seconds to release the flavors.
- Return the beef to the wok and stir to combine with the vegetables. Season with more soy sauce if needed.
- Serve with rice and enjoy!
Notes
Skillet alternative (no wok needed)
If you don’t have a wok, use a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet. Preheat it until very hot, work in batches to avoid crowding, and follow the same steps. You won’t get full wok hei, but the flavors will still be excellent.Did you make this recipe?Please consider Leaving a star rating and review!