✅ Ingredients

For the steak:

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ tsp black pepper

Vegetables:

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1–2 bell peppers (green, red, or mixed), sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)

Pepper steak sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ cup beef broth or water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

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🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the beef

In a bowl, mix:

• Sliced beef
• Soy sauce
• Cornstarch
• Black pepper
• Oil

Let rest 15–20 minutes.

This tenderizes the beef and helps it sear nicely.

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2. Make the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Hoisin
• Vinegar
• Brown sugar
• Beef broth
• Cornstarch
• Black pepper

Set aside.

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3. Sear the beef

• Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
• Add oil and quickly stir-fry the beef until slightly charred but not overcooked (about 2–3 minutes).
• Remove beef and set aside.

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4. Stir-fry the vegetables

In the same pan:

• Add onion and bell peppers.
• Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
• Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.

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5. Combine everything

• Return beef to the pan.
• Pour the sauce over.
• Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the steak evenly.

When it starts to sizzle and glaze the meat, it’s done!

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🍚 Serve with

• Steamed white rice or jasmine rice
• Fried rice
• Noodles
• Cauliflower rice (low-carb)

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✨ Tips for the Best Pepper Steak

• Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
• Use a very hot pan to get that restaurant-style sear.
• Add mushrooms, snap peas, or broccoli if you want more veggies.
• Adjust pepper to taste — more black pepper = more authentic flavor.