Gram’s Chinese Pepper Steak

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Spicy and Flavorful Gram's Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil ( or you can use any vegetable oil )
1 lb round steak , thinly sliced into strips
1 bunch celery , cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 large green peppers ( you can use mix colors for a nice presentation )
1/2 lb yellow onion , sliced into strips
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves ( optional )
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups beef broth
15 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes ( undrained )
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
341
Sugar
9g
Fat
13g
Gram's Chinese Pepper Steak is a classic takeout dish made right in your kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and an easy to follow recipe, you can have a flavorful and spicy Chinese cuisine experience at home. The recipe uses thinly sliced round steak which cooks quickly and ensures that the vegetables retain their crunchiness. The combination of fresh colorful vegetables, such as celery and peppers, makes this dish full of nutrition and flavor. Done in under an hour, this spicy and tasty pepper steak recipe makes a great weeknight dinner option.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add the sliced steak to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
3.Add the sliced celery, peppers, and onion to the skillet and stir-fry until they start to soften.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the black pepper, red pepper flakes, powdered ginger, salt, brown sugar, thyme leaves, and 1 1/2 cups of water or beef broth.
5.Add the spice mixture to the skillet, along with the undrained diced tomatoes.
6.In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
7.Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender.
8.Serve over white rice or noodles.

PROS

This pepper steak recipe is an easy and flavorful way to enjoy Chinese cuisine at home.

The recipe includes a mix of vegetables that are both tasty and nutritious.

CONS

This dish is slightly high in sodium due to the use of soy sauce and canned diced tomatoes.

The recipe may require some chunky vegetables; not everyone enjoys such textures.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of iron from the steak and other essential vitamins and nutrients from the vegetables.
The dish is low in carbohydrates, with a good amount of fiber and protein.
If you are worried about the sodium intake, you can try subbing the salt with a mixture of herbs.

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