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Takeout Worthy Chinese Pepper Steak that You’ll Love

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This Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions delivers juicy ribeye steak, flavorful bell peppers, and spicy onions in a sweet and spicy sauce with ginger and garlic. Enjoy an easy Chinese Pepper Steak recipe that rivals takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Ribeye steak (2-inch long thin slices)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 medium white onion (chopped into bite-size pieces)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided in half)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp ginger (minced)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1¼ cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large skillet with 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the steak for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned then remove from skillet.
  3. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet and cook the peppers and onions for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  4. Return the cooked steak to the skillet.
  5. In a bowl, mix garlic, black pepper, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, beef broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until combined and pour into skillet.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve hot over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Partially freeze the steak for 1-hour before slicing to make it easier to cut into thin slices
  • Sear the steak in 2 separate batches to brown without steaming

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