Pepper Steak

20 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice (see Note)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/4 pound trimmed London broil, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
  • Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, combine the wine, ginger juice, cornstarch and white pepper.
  2. 2
    Add the beef and toss well.
  3. 3
    Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  5. 5
    Set a wok or large skillet over high heat for 30 seconds.
  6. 6
    Add 1 teaspoon of the peanut oil and stir to coat the wok.
  7. 7
    When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the minced ginger and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
  8. 8
    Add the peppers and stir-fry for 45 seconds.
  9. 9
    Add 1 tablespoon of the stock and stir-fry until the peppers turn bright green, about 2 minutes.
  10. 10
    Transfer the peppers to a plate.
  11. 11
    Return the wok to the burner and add the remaining 1 teaspoon peanut oil; stir to coat the wok.
  12. 12
    When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the black beans and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
  13. 13
    Add the beef and the marinade; spread the meat in an even layer and let cook undisturbed for 30 seconds.
  14. 14
    Turn the beef, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of stock and stir well.
  15. 15
    Return the peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  16. 16
    Make a well in the center of the wok, pushing everything up the sides slightly; stir the sauce and pour it in.
  17. 17
    Stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
  18. 18
    Add a pinch of salt and serve hot.

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