This classic Chinese Pepper Steak is a comforting weeknight favorite that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss. Tender strips of top round steak are browned to perfection and then simmered until fork-tender. The magic happens with the unique sauce, made from beef broth, Coca-Cola, and soy sauce, creating a rich, slightly sweet glaze that coats every bite. Crisp-tender bell peppers, celery, and onions add fresh crunch, while wedges of ripe tomato provide a subtle acidity. It’s a hearty, protein-packed meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels restaurant-quality but is easy enough for any home cook.
Chinese Pepper Steak
Description
This classic Chinese Pepper Steak is a comforting weeknight favorite that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss. Tender strips of top round steak are browned to perfection and then simmered until fork-tender. The magic happens with the unique sauce, made from beef broth, Coca-Cola, and soy sauce, creating a rich, slightly sweet glaze that coats every bite. Crisp-tender bell peppers, celery, and onions add fresh crunch, while wedges of ripe tomato provide a subtle acidity. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, protein-packed meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels restaurant-quality but is easy enough for any home cook.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim all fat from the top round steak and cut into pencil-thin strips against the grain.
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In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the minced garlic and salt to the hot oil, stirring briefly until fragrant.
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Add the beef strips to the skillet and brown over high heat, stirring occasionally with a fork, for about 10 minutes.
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Pour in the beef broth, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to low.
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Simmer the beef for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meat is fork-tender.
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Stir in the julienned bell pepper, sliced celery, sliced onion, and 1/2 cup of Coca-Cola.
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Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes; the vegetables should remain crisp-tender.
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Peel the ripe tomatoes and cut them into wedges, then gently stir them into the meat mixture.
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In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup of Coca-Cola and the soy sauce until smooth.
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Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet and stir lightly with a fork until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
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Serve the Chinese Pepper Steak hot over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 758.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 44.2g68%
- Saturated Fat 16.1g81%
- Cholesterol 186.4mg63%
- Sodium 5279.5mg220%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.3g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
- Sugars 5.3g
- Protein 67.0g134%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
