Asian Pepper Steak (Printable Recipe Version)
Tender beef and sweet peppers tossed in a flavorful sauce. Ready fast and perfect with hot rice or noodles.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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2 tablespoons cooking oil for stir-frying
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1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain
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1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 medium-sized onion, sliced thin
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
→ Sauce Ingredients
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1/4 cup soy sauce (your go-to base)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon smooth honey or brown sugar
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2 tablespoons water for mixing
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil for extra flavor
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon ginger, grated fresh
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1/2 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes for spice
# Steps to Make It:
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In a small bowl, toss together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, a drizzle of sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and honey (or brown sugar). Want spice? Add some red pepper flakes. Whisk it until smooth and set aside.
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Heat a tablespoon of your cooking oil in a hot skillet or wok over medium to high heat. Toss in the thin-sliced beef and let it cook, stirring occasionally, until browned but still tender – about 2-3 minutes. Pull it out and leave it to rest.
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Using the same pan, add your leftover oil and toss in the onion, followed by the green, red, and yellow bell peppers. Stir them around for 4-5 minutes, aiming for tender but with a good crunch left.
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The steak goes back into the skillet now, along with your mixed sauce. Stir it all up, letting the sauce simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes while everything gets nicely coated.
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Serve it hot! It's an amazing match with fresh steamed rice or noodles. For that extra touch, sprinkle on some sesame seeds or fresh-cut green onions.
# Extra Information:
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Any bell peppers you have in your kitchen will work, and mixing colors gives it a great look.
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No oyster sauce? Just swap it for hoisin or add extra soy sauce.
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Makes a perfect next-day meal. Heat it up, and it's good to go for lunch!