Classic Pepper Steak

Ingredients

• 1 pound sirloin, flank steak, or ribeye (Choose a tender cut for best results.)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (For marinating the beef.)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (Helps tenderize the meat.)
• 1 each red, green, and yellow bell peppers (Slice into strips for even cooking.)
• 1 medium onion (Sliced into strips.)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (Major flavor component.)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (Adjust sweetness to taste.)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (Mix with water to create a slurry.)
• 1 tablespoon oyster or hoisin sauce (For added depth.)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (Enhances flavor.)
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (For searing the beef.)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Marinate the beef strips by mixing soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Wash and slice the bell peppers and onion into even strips.

4. 4

   --- Cooking ---

5. 5

   In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Sear the marinated beef until browned on the outside but slightly pink inside, then remove and set aside.

6. 6

   In the same pan, stir-fry the sliced vegetables until tender-crisp.

7. 7

   Return the beef to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir everything together and allow the sauce to thicken.