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Tonight was pretty much filled with excitement. Not only is this the opening post of Blog Chef and the first of our Free Online Recipes, but it has also given me the opportunity to unleash my new Wok.
This evening I’m stir-frying none other than Chinese Pepper Steak. For those not familiar with Pepper Steak, let me give you a quick rundown. Pepper Steak is basically a stir-fried Chinese-American dish which consists of sliced steak, green bell peppers, and onions.
Although not necessarily traditional, I love adding mushrooms as well. The best part about this dish is the delicious tasting sauce, a mixture of soy sauce, wine, water, sugar, corn starch, and oil. I have been cooking this for a while now and everyone just loves it. Don’t be hesitant, try it for yourself.
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Ingredients
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- 1 1 /4 – 1/2 pounds sirloin steak
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, smashed, peeled and chopped in half
- 1/4 cup Aloha shoyu
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons oil or margarine for frying
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup stewed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Partially freeze the steak for 15 minutes (this makes it easier to cut). Cut the steak into thin strips.Combine the soy sauce with the beef broth. Set aside.Combine the cornstarch with the water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil or margarine on medium high heat. Brown the meat, turning over once.
- Turn the heat down to medium. Push the meat to the side and add the onion and garlic to the frying pan. Add the mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce and beef broth. Stir in the sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the meat is tender (25 – 30 minutes).
- Add the peppers and stewed tomatoes. Cover and cook for another 5 – 10 minutes. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cornstarch and water mixture. Cook, stirringconstantly, for 4 – 5 minutes, until the food is thick and bubbling. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Serve over cooked rice.
- Author: Bobby
25 thoughts on “Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe”
July 13, 2008 at 5:12 pm
This is one of my favorites. Simple, fast and good!
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July 13, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Looks wonderful. I think i would add some red or orange peppers for a little more color.
Shavonne
October 1, 2008 at 9:28 am
This recipe looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
What kind of rice wine vinegar do you use?
Bobby
October 2, 2008 at 9:04 am
Shavonne – Kikkoman would work, but you can also use a red wine if you want.
Marcos V.
December 16, 2008 at 5:23 pm
This tasted great was easy to make I put it on top of homeade fried rice and it was just delicious.
Yoyo
December 21, 2008 at 8:00 am
Very good receipe and great taste. I used red grape juice with balsamic vinger instead of dry sherry and it was delicious. I LIKE this blog. thanks
Snow
February 19, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Just tried this recipe with my girlfriend over Valentines and wanted to say it was really good!
June 4, 2009 at 11:30 am
This is how my dad made pepper steak when I was 15 years old im so glad I found this recipe just cooked it and WOW!! It was just like when I was a kid sure do miss ya dad!!! Thank you so much for this awesome dish!!!
fhanor lenis
June 17, 2009 at 3:41 pm
can’t wait to try it!
connie
August 12, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Great recipe! My husband and kids are very picky eaters. They love this dish when I make it! Thanks for the recipe!!
Nikki
October 16, 2009 at 11:57 am
Where can I buy rice wine vinegar?
Bobby
October 16, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Nikka- asian section of local grocery store, asian section of super wal-mart.
March 29, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Looks yummy and healthy too!
Bea
April 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Absolutely fantastic, I used a top sirlion steak and cut it into strips.
Angela
July 13, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Absolutely wonderful! Made this tonight for dinner and my family said its better than our favorite chinese resturant! Thank you so much for posting this recipe on your site will make again and again!
Eileen
August 9, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Amazing! I made this dish for my boyfriend and it was great!! I did minus the Ginger and it still came out absolutely delicious!0
kylene
August 24, 2010 at 2:52 pm
i just can’t wait to try it it is cooking now!!!!!!!!!
sherma
February 21, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Tried this one on my husband last nite. I always ask him if he likes a recipe so I know if I should use it again. Usually I get a nod or a grunt which tells me nothing. This one got a big smile & an actual comment, “I love it”. “WOW!!!” is mine.
July 20, 2011 at 9:09 am
I tried this and it was great the first time my family enjoyed it very much. Will make it very soon again.
s
September 14, 2011 at 10:35 am
Very close to how I make it, except I always blanch the vegetables first.
Nick
January 27, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Such a great recipe! Added a little cinnamon, nutmeg, and oj to the marinade. Kicked it up just a bit.
nita
February 26, 2013 at 9:29 am
The BEST pepper steak I ever had! I had to swap out the dry sherry/wine vinegar w/ a cheap carbernet, and fresh ginger root with ground ginger spice. Didn’t matter, b/c it was SO GOOD. The whole family loved it. TYSVM!!!
Mariahly
February 11, 2014 at 10:25 am
Thank you so much for this recipe! I have cooked it several times, it is easy and delicious. My family and friends love it.
Pat z
June 28, 2014 at 5:59 pm
Excellent…I added a handful of fresh snow peas and some fresh cubed pineapple….served it on a bed of glueten free rice noodles and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
January 5, 2024 at 6:31 am
Great post keep making these
