Name: Easy Chinese Pepper Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound sirloin steak (cut into 1/4-inch thick strips); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 to 3 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; 4 cloves minced garlic; 2 large green bell peppers (cut into 1-inch squares); 1 large red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch squares); 1 large white onion (sliced); 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided); 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Easy Chinese Pepper Steak will quickly become a family stir-fry favorite. This quick take-out fake-out dinner is ready in just 15 minutes!

Easy Chinese Pepper Steak in a skillet with steak, red and green peppers, white onion and chopped green onion

This American rendition of the classic Chinese Pepper Steak is super tasty and comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s a simple stir-fry style dish of onions, peppers, and steak cooked in a wok with a yummy garlic ginger sauce. Cooking with a wok is fun and allows you to cook faster, at high heats. This dish is a life saver on a busy night and a crown pleaser all the while!

Can I use coconut oil in a stir fry?

Yes, but keep in mind that unrefined coconut oil smokes at high temperatures. Vegetable oil and refined coconut oil have a higher smoke point. It is still okay to cook with unrefined coconut oil, just expect some smoke with recipes like this one where the food is cooked on a higher heat.

Can I use a different cut of meat?

Yes. A flank steak or skirt steak also works well with this recipe. Be sure to cut your meat against the grain as doing so will ensure that the meat is more tender.

What can I use instead of a wok?

You can definitely make this dish in a frying pan. Woks are a great tool in the kitchen for stir fry style dishes and for cooking mixed vegetables. If you don’t have one, don’t skip the meal, but consider trying a wok some time—you will probably love it!

PRO TIP: Woks need to be seasoned just like a cast iron pan needs seasoning. It should come with a set of instructions on how to do so. It should go something like first, boil water in the wok. Rinse it off and coat it in oil then heat it up. Repeat the oil and heat several times. You also don’t wash it with soap. Let salt and heat do all the germ killing.

Closeup of Easy Chinese Pepper Steak with red and green peppers, white onion and chopped green onion

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments or in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.

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