Pepper Steak Stir Fry (Print Version)

Tender beef, crisp peppers, and savory sauce combine for a bold pepper steak stir fry meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 225 g stir-fry beef, sliced

→ Sauce and Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed

→ Aromatics

08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

09 - 1/2 bell pepper, cut into 1.25 cm squares
10 - 1/2 onion, cut into 1.25 cm squares

→ Other

11 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, brown sugar, crushed black peppercorns, and minced garlic. Add the sliced beef and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and toss until the beef is evenly coated with the marinade.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned on both sides, approximately one minute per side.
03 - Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet, stirring in any remaining marinade. Sauté until vegetables are just softened, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish and present immediately. Optionally, serve alongside steamed rice.

# Notes:

01 - To maintain the beef’s tenderness, avoid overcooking and slice thinly against the grain.