Great-Ever Pepper Steak

Here’s a Great-Ever Pepper Steak recipe that’s packed with flavor, has a perfect balance of savory and sweet, and comes together beautifully for a restaurant-style dinner at home.

🥩 Great-Ever Pepper Steak Recipe

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Total Time: 35 minutes

🧂 Ingredients:

For the steak:

• 1.5 lb (680g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Vegetables:

• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more, to taste)

🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Steak:
   In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prep the vegetables and sauce.

2. Prepare the Sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, beef broth, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Set aside.

3. Sear the Beef:
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (in batches if necessary) and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Sauté the Veggies:
   In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the onion and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until just tender-crisp. Add garlic and black pepper; cook another 30 seconds.

5. Combine Everything:
   Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the steak and vegetables.

6. Finish & Serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over steamed white rice, fried rice, or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced scallions if desired.

🔥 Pro Tips:

• For extra tenderness, freeze the steak for 20 minutes before slicing.

• Want it spicy? Add 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sliced fresh chili to the sauce.

• Swap beef with chicken or tofu for a variation.