Description
Sizzling pepper steak brings Chinese-American comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Juicy beef strips mingle with bell peppers in a rich, glossy sauce that promises warmth and nostalgia with each savory bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound flank steak
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 medium yellow, red, or orange bell peppers
- 1 medium scallion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped or microplaned garlic
- 2 tablespoons fermented black soybeans
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¾ to 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Submerge black soybeans in room temperature water for 10 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their subtle flavors.
- Finely mince bell peppers into uniform strips, dice scallions with precision, and crush garlic cloves to release their aromatic essence.
- Create a robust coating for the steak slices by thoroughly mixing crushed black soybeans, cornstarch, and minced garlic into a textured marinade.
- Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat until surface shimmers with intense thermal energy, ensuring a perfect searing environment.
- Carefully place marinated steak slices into the hot wok, allowing each piece to develop a rich caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Introduce colorful bell pepper strips into the wok, quickly tossing them with the partially cooked steak to preserve their crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Gradually pour chicken stock into the wok, creating a luxurious sauce that will simultaneously cook the steak and bind the dish’s flavors.
- Continuously stir the mixture, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken until the steak reaches perfect doneness and the sauce coats the ingredients with a glossy sheen.
- Garnish with freshly chopped scallions and serve immediately over steamed white rice, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Homemade dish passed down through generations, capturing authentic family flavors and culinary traditions.
- Soaking black soybeans helps tenderize meat and infuse deeper umami notes into the steak’s texture.
- Quick high-heat cooking method ensures meat remains juicy while developing beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Select tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak for optimal tenderness and robust beef flavor profile.
- Balanced seasoning blend creates harmonious taste combining savory, slightly sweet, and rich undertones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg