Pepper Steak

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 yellow onion, sliced into strips
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.

   10:00 · Marinate beef
2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and sesame oil. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 1 minute per side, then transfer to a plate.

   2:00 · Sear beef
4. 4

   Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the bell peppers and onion and stir-fry over high heat for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.

   3:00 · Stir-fry vegetables
5. 5

   Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   0:30 · Cook garlic and ginger
6. 6

   Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.

   2:00 · Simmer in sauce
7. 7

   Season with black pepper, remove from heat, and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.