Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry
Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry features tender sirloin swirled in a lightly sweet soy-ginger glaze, balanced by crisp green bell peppers, sweet red onion, and juicy tomatoes. The contrast of savory sauce and fresh, bright vegetables makes it a weeknight favorite that’s perfect for dinner or a casual get-together. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying, well-rounded meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the steak across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Add the steak slices to the marinade and stir until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the steak strips in batches in the hot oil to avoid crowding the pan. Cook and stir until well browned, about 3 minutes, and transfer the steak from the wok to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining steak, adding more oil as needed, and set the cooked meat aside.
- 4
Return the cooked steak strips to the hot wok and add the onion. Toss the steak and onion together until the onion starts to soften, about 2 minutes, then add the green pepper.
- 5
Cook and stir until the peppers turn bright green and begin to become tender, about 2 minutes more, then add the tomatoes.
- 6
Stir everything together to combine and develop the flavors, then serve.
- Calories 451.44 kcal High 23%
- Protein 32.11 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 35.55 g 13%
- Total Fat 22.17 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 5.18 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.67 mg High 26%
- Sodium 1010.55 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 5.8 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 12.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 76.9 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.0 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1299.43 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 72.02 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 16.33 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chinese Style Pepper Steak Stir Fry is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Ginger, and Red Onion. Each serving provides about 451.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry?
- It is a Chinese stir fry recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Ginger, Red Onion, Sirloin Steak. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 451.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry healthy?
- Chinese-Style Pepper Steak Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 451.44 calories and 32.11 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1010.55 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.18 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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