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Pepper Steak with Onions

Pepper Steak with Onions

Jenny
Steak, peppers, and onions are a classic combination. This Chinese takeout stir fry dish is made with tender flank steak, green bell peppers, and onions in a luscious and savory brown sauce. A quick and delicious dinner for busy days.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Entrée
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound green bell peppers chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 pound onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

For the Steak

  • 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Brown Sauce

  • 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon msg optional
  • 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine
  • ¼ cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon scallions, white parts only thinly sliced

Corn Starch Slurry

  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix beef, oil, baking soda, corn starch, and salt to tenderize the beef. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the peppers and onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • In a large skillet or wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp. oil and sear the beef for 1 minute on each side in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Toss in the peppers, onions, and brown sauce and cook for 1 minute. Mix the corn starch slurry and add to the pepper steak with onions. Stir immediately and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce is thickened.

Notes

  • To easily slice the beef into thin pieces, place the flank steak in the freezer for 1 hour or until partially frozen.
  • Adjust the thickness of the sauce to your liking, add a splash of water if it's too thick or  more cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1671mgPotassium: 786mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
Keyword onions, peppers, steak, Stir Fry
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