Pepper Steak

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Season sliced chuck steak with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
  2. 2Mix the beef with the spices.
  3. 3Add oil to a hot wok.
  4. 4Fully cook the beef in the wok at high heat.
  5. 5Remove beef from wok and set aside.
  6. 6Add red and green bell peppers to the same wok.
  7. 7Follow with minced garlic and a splash of water.
  8. 8Cook the vegetables until they are nice and tender.
  9. 9Remove vegetables and set aside.
  10. 10Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, water, ginger paste, brown sugar, and white sugar to the wok.
  11. 11Simmer for 30 seconds, then add cornstarch slurry.
  12. 12Babysit the sauce until it gets nice and thick.
  13. 13Add peppers and beef back to the sauce to finish the dish.

Ingredients

  • chuck steak
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cornstarch
  • red bell pepper
  • green bell pepper
  • minced garlic
  • water
  • soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • water
  • ginger paste
  • brown sugar
  • white sugar
  • cornstarch slurry

Equipment

wok

Tips

  • The cornstarch makes a protective coating around the beef to lock in moisture and flavor when cooking.
  • Do not clean the wok after cooking the beef. The browned bits at the bottom are where the flavor lies. Use the same wok to cook the vegetables and the sauce.