Here’s a high-protein, restaurant-style Chinese Pepper Steak recipe with tender beef, sweet bell peppers, and onions—packed with flavor but healthy and protein-rich.
🥩 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions (High-Protein)
🍽️ Makes: 4 servings
📝 Ingredients
Beef & Marinade
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1 lb (450 g) lean sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
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2 tsp soy sauce or tamari (low-sodium)
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1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
Vegetables
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1 large green bell pepper, sliced
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1 large red bell pepper, sliced
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 tsp ginger, minced
Sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
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½ cup beef or chicken broth
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1 tsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp sugar-free sweetener (optional)
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1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for thickening)
For Cooking
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
👩🍳 Instructions
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Marinate the beef:
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In a bowl, combine sliced beef, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and garlic. Let sit 15–20 minutes.
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Prepare the sauce:
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Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener, and cornstarch. Set aside.
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Cook the vegetables:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Stir-fry bell peppers, onions, and ginger 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
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Cook the beef:
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Add remaining oil to pan. Stir-fry beef 2–3 minutes until browned but still tender.
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Combine & finish:
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Return vegetables to pan. Pour in the sauce.
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Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats beef and vegetables.
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Serve hot, optionally over cauliflower rice or a small portion of brown rice for lower carbs.
🔥 Nutrition (Per Serving, 4 servings)
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Calories: ~320
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Protein: 36g
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Carbs: 10g
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Fat: 15g
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Fiber: 3g
💡 Tips
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Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
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High heat is key for stir-frying—this gives that “sizzling” texture.
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Add mushrooms or snap peas for extra veggies without many carbs.
