Description
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak features tender lean beef strips stir-fried with vibrant red, green, and yellow bell peppers alongside onions, garlic, and ginger, all coated in a rich, savory, and slightly spicy vegetarian Worcestershire sauce glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, this colorful and flavorful dish delivers a balanced meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful gathering with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 300g lean beef strips, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced
Marinade and Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or natural gelling agent
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (natural)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the beef into thin strips across the grain for maximum tenderness. Cut the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips, slice the onion, and finely mince the garlic and ginger to infuse traditional aromatic warmth.
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the beef strips with soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch mixed with a little water. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to tenderize the beef and allow it to absorb flavors.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a hot pan or wok. Quickly sear the beef strips until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside to preserve tenderness.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then stir-fry the minced garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers. Cook just until vegetables are vibrant and slightly softened but still retain a crisp texture.
- Make the Sauce and Combine: Mix vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar (natural) in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the pan with vegetables and heat it until the sauce thickens with the help of the natural gelling agent.
- Final Assembly: Return the cooked beef to the pan and toss everything together thoroughly to coat the beef and vegetables evenly in the glossy glaze. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through and sizzling.
Notes
- Use a hot pan or wok to get an authentic sizzle and quick sear on the beef.
- Slice beef and vegetables evenly for balanced cooking and texture.
- Avoid overcooking to keep beef slightly pink inside and vegetables crisp.
- Prepare by marinating beef and chopping ingredients before cooking to streamline the process.
- Adjust vinegar and sugar levels in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Chinese pepper steak, stir-fry beef, bell peppers, quick dinner, savory glaze, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
