This pepper steak recipe is savory, slightly spicy, and full of bold umami flavor thanks to oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fresh ginger. Swipe to make it!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
This delicious recipe is a one-pan dinner that feels special but uses simple, accessible ingredients—and the leftovers taste amazing over rice or noodles.
Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Mix with cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced ginger. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
STEP 1: MARINATE THE BEEF
STEP 2: MAKE THE SAUCE
In a bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
STEP 3: SEAR THE BEEF
Heat oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add beef and sear until browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove and set aside.
STEP 4: STIR FRY THE VEGETABLES
In the same wok, add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 1 minute until just softened but still crisp.
STEP 5: COMBINE EVERYTHING
Return the beef to the wok. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until beef is cooked through.
STEP 6: ADD THE SAUCE
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
STEP 7: SERVE
Garnish with extra freshly ground black pepper and serve hot over steamed white rice with extra sauce on top.
PRO TIPS
- Slice the beef thinly for more tender flavor
- Use fresh ground pepper for aroma and punch
- Stir in sliced mushrooms for mushroom pepper steak
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