# Pepper Steak

Pepper steak is a quick and delicious takeout classic, which is easy to make.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15KsCDUQJM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ed7b1674-6730-4dab-8dee-ec3c1c52a905
- Extracted: 2025-06-02

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