Description
A savory and slightly sweet dish, Chinese Onion Pepper Steak combines tender beef strips with crisp green bell peppers and onions in a rich sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1/2 onion, minced thickly
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: In a large bowl, season the beef strips with garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and cook until they are browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced green bell pepper and minced onion. Sauté until they are just tender but still crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Combine: Return the beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Thicken the Sauce: Cook over medium heat until the sauce has thickened to your liking, stirring frequently.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can adjust the amount of cornstarch.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like sliced carrots or snap peas for added crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
Keywords: Chinese Cuisine, Beef Recipes, Quick Dinners, Weeknight Meals, Pepper Steak, Soy Sauce, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Healthy Eating, Stir Fry, Main Course, Savory Dishes, Asian Cooking, Easy Recipes, Nutritious Meals, Family Dinners, Beef Stir Fry, Cooking at Home