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Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Discover the rich flavors of Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions, a mouth-watering dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. This easy and quick recipe uses an electric pressure cooker to perfectly cook beef strips with colorful bell peppers and onions, all tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. It’s an ideal meal for those who love a delicious blend of tender meat and crisp vegetables in a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5lb beef strips (thinly sliced round steaks, cut into strips)
  • 1green bell pepper, cut into thick slices1red bell pepper, cut into thick slices1/2onion, thickly sliced1/4 teaspoongarlic powder1 1/2 cupsbeef broth1/4 teaspoonground ginger3 tablespoonssoy sauce1/4 teaspoonblack pepper2 teaspoonsbrown sugar1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1red bell pepper, cut into thick slices1/2onion, thickly sliced1/4 teaspoongarlic powder1 1/2 cupsbeef broth1/4 teaspoonground ginger3 tablespoonssoy sauce1/4 teaspoonblack pepper2 teaspoonsbrown sugar1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1/2onion, thickly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoongarlic powder1 1/2 cupsbeef broth1/4 teaspoonground ginger3 tablespoonssoy sauce1/4 teaspoonblack pepper2 teaspoonsbrown sugar1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cupsbeef broth1/4 teaspoonground ginger3 tablespoonssoy sauce1/4 teaspoonblack pepper2 teaspoonsbrown sugar1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoonground ginger
  • 3 tablespoonssoy sauce1/4 teaspoonblack pepper2 teaspoonsbrown sugar1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper2 teaspoonsbrown sugar1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 2 teaspoonsbrown sugar
  • 1 tablespooncornstarch

Instructions

  1. Place beef, green and red bell peppers, and onion in an electric pressure cooker.Add garlic powder, ginger, soy sauce, black pepper, and brown sugar to the beef and peppers.Pour beef broth over the ingredients and stir to combine.Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.Perform a quick release after cooking or a natural release for more tender steak.Remove lid and set the pressure cooker to sauté mode.In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup cold water with cornstarch.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  2. Add garlic powder, ginger, soy sauce, black pepper, and brown sugar to the beef and peppers.Pour beef broth over the ingredients and stir to combine.Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.Perform a quick release after cooking or a natural release for more tender steak.Remove lid and set the pressure cooker to sauté mode.In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup cold water with cornstarch.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  3. Pour beef broth over the ingredients and stir to combine.Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.Perform a quick release after cooking or a natural release for more tender steak.Remove lid and set the pressure cooker to sauté mode.In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup cold water with cornstarch.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  4. Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 15 minutes.Perform a quick release after cooking or a natural release for more tender steak.Remove lid and set the pressure cooker to sauté mode.In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup cold water with cornstarch.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  5. Perform a quick release after cooking or a natural release for more tender steak.Remove lid and set the pressure cooker to sauté mode.In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup cold water with cornstarch.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  6. Remove lid and set the pressure cooker to sauté mode.In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup cold water with cornstarch.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  7. In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup cold water with cornstarch.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  8. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pepper steak.Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  9. Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Serve and enjoy!
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Adjust the amount of soy sauce for a saltier taste.
Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

  • Author: Chef Stella