A quick and easy Pepper Steak recipe! Made with tender slices of sirloin steak, fresh bell pepper and onions, and coated in a simple sauce with enticing umami flavors.
1.25lbstop sirloin steakcut into 1/3-inch thick strips about 2-inches long
0.33cuplow-sodium chicken broth
0.25cupshaoxing wine
3Tbspsoy sauce
1Tbsprice vinegar
1Tbspgranulated sugar
2tspcracked black pepper
2tspdark sesame oil
1Tbspcornstarch
Stir Fry
6tspvegetable oil(divided)
saltto taste
1red bell pepperchopped into bite size pieces
1green bell pepperchopped into bite size pieces
6green onionswhite portions sliced, green portion chopped into 2-inch pieces
1Tbspminced garlic
1Tbspminced fresh ginger
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Place steaks on cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of meat mallet to help flatten slightly and tenderize.
Cut steak into 1/3-inch thick strips about 2-inches long. Dab steak dry with paper towels, separate pieces sticking together. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl whisk together chicken broth, shaoxhing wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, black pepper, sesame oil and cornstarch. Set aside.
Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over moderately high heat. Drizzle in 2 tsp vegetable oil and add half the steak quickly spreading apart into a single layer with space between pieces, lightly season with salt.
Let sear just about 45 - 60 seconds on first side until nicely browned on bottom, quickly turn and let brown on opposite side about 45 - 60 seconds longer. Transfer to a sheet of foil or plate.
Repeat process with 2 more teaspoons vegetable oil and remaining half of the steak.
Add last 2 teaspoons of oil to now empty skillet and leave over moderately high heat. Add bell peppers and sauté, only tossing occasionally, about 3 - 4 minutes until slightly tender.
Add in green onions, garlic and ginger and sauté 1 minute longer.
Whisk sauce mixture again then pour into skillet. Let cook until it thickens.
Toss in cooked steak. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve hot, ideally over steamed white rice for a complete meal.