Description
This Best Ever Pepper Steak recipe features thinly sliced flank steak marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and spices, then quickly stir-fried with crisp bell peppers and onions. Perfectly tender and full of flavor, it’s a quick and satisfying dish ideal for weeknight dinners served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade and Steak
- 1.5 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well to form the marinade. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and mix thoroughly to coat. Let the steak marinate for at least 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook the Steak: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated steak slices and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables become tender but still retain some crispness.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the vegetables, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant and aromatic.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the cooked steak to the skillet and stir everything together. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and fully coat the steak and vegetables.
- Serve: Serve the pepper steak hot over steamed rice. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness and color.
Notes
- For more tender steak, marinate the meat for up to 1 hour if time permits.
- Feel free to substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak if preferred.
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to balance the sweetness according to your taste.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
- If you want extra heat, add some crushed red pepper flakes while cooking.
