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Pepper Steak[edit]

Pepper steak is a popular Chinese-American dish consisting of sliced beef steak cooked with bell peppers, often accompanied by other vegetables such as onions, and flavored with soy sauce and other seasonings. It is a staple in many Chinese restaurants across the United States and is known for its savory and slightly spicy flavor profile.

Ingredients[edit]

The primary ingredients in pepper steak include:

Beef: Typically, cuts such as sirloin or flank steak are used for their tenderness and flavor.
Bell peppers: Both green and red bell peppers are commonly used, adding color and sweetness to the dish.
Onions: Sliced onions are often included for additional flavor and texture.
Soy sauce: A key ingredient that provides the salty and umami flavor characteristic of the dish.
Garlic and ginger: These are often used to enhance the flavor profile.
Cornstarch: Used to thicken the sauce and give it a glossy finish.
Black pepper: Provides the "pepper" in pepper steak, adding a mild heat.

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of pepper steak involves several steps:

1. Marinating the beef: The beef is often marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sometimes a bit of sugar or honey to tenderize and flavor the meat. 2. Stir-frying: The beef is quickly stir-fried in a hot wok or skillet until browned. 3. Cooking the vegetables: Bell peppers and onions are added to the wok and stir-fried until they are tender-crisp. 4. Combining and finishing: The beef is returned to the wok, and a sauce made from soy sauce, cornstarch, and water is added. The dish is cooked until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

Variations[edit]

Pepper steak can be customized with various ingredients and flavors:

Spicy pepper steak: Additional spices such as chili peppers or Szechuan peppercorns can be added for more heat.
Vegetable variations: Other vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, or broccoli can be included.
Sauce variations: Some recipes incorporate oyster sauce or hoisin sauce for a different flavor.

Serving Suggestions[edit]

Pepper steak is typically served over a bed of rice, which absorbs the flavorful sauce. It can also be served with noodles or as part of a larger meal with other Chinese dishes.

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-'''Pepper Steak''' is a popular [[stir-fry]] dish in [[Chinese cuisine]] and [[American Chinese cuisine]]. It consists of sliced [[beef steak]] (often [[rib eye]], [[sirloin]], or [[flank steak]]) cooked with sliced [[green]] and/or [[red bell peppers]] and other seasonings such as [[soy sauce]] and [[ginger]], and usually thickened with [[cornstarch]]. Sliced onions and bean sprouts are also frequent additions to the recipe.
+== Pepper Steak ==
-== History ==
+[[File:Pepper_steak.jpg|thumb|right|A plate of pepper steak]]
-The dish originated from [[Fujian cuisine]], which is a style of Chinese cooking from the Fujian Province. It was then adapted and modified in the United States by early Chinese immigrants to suit local tastes, and has since become a staple in American Chinese cuisine.
+'''Pepper steak''' is a popular [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese-American]] dish consisting of sliced [[beef]] steak cooked with [[bell pepper]]s, often accompanied by other vegetables such as [[onion]]s, and flavored with [[soy sauce]] and other seasonings. It is a staple in many [[Chinese restaurant]]s across the United States and is known for its savory and slightly spicy flavor profile.
+== Ingredients ==
+The primary ingredients in pepper steak include:
+* [[Beef]]: Typically, cuts such as [[sirloin]] or [[flank steak]] are used for their tenderness and flavor.
+* [[Bell pepper]]s: Both green and red bell peppers are commonly used, adding color and sweetness to the dish.
+* [[Onion]]s: Sliced onions are often included for additional flavor and texture.
+* [[Soy sauce]]: A key ingredient that provides the salty and umami flavor characteristic of the dish.
+* [[Garlic]] and [[ginger]]: These are often used to enhance the flavor profile.
+* [[Cornstarch]]: Used to thicken the sauce and give it a glossy finish.
+* [[Black pepper]]: Provides the "pepper" in pepper steak, adding a mild heat.
 == Preparation ==
-To prepare pepper steak, the beef is first marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and other seasonings. It is then quickly seared in a hot pan or wok, along with the sliced bell peppers and onions. The dish is typically served with [[white rice]] or [[noodles]].
+The preparation of pepper steak involves several steps:
+. '''Marinating the beef''': The beef is often marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sometimes a bit of sugar or honey to tenderize and flavor the meat.
+. '''Stir-frying''': The beef is quickly stir-fried in a hot [[wok]] or skillet until browned.
+. '''Cooking the vegetables''': Bell peppers and onions are added to the wok and stir-fried until they are tender-crisp.
+. '''Combining and finishing''': The beef is returned to the wok, and a sauce made from soy sauce, cornstarch, and water is added. The dish is cooked until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
 == Variations ==
-There are many variations of pepper steak, depending on the region and personal preferences. Some versions may include additional vegetables such as [[carrots]] or [[mushrooms]], while others may use different types of meat or even tofu in place of the beef. The dish can also be made spicier with the addition of [[chili peppers]] or [[Szechuan pepper]].
-== See also ==
+Pepper steak can be customized with various ingredients and flavors:
-* [[List of steak dishes]]
-* [[List of Chinese dishes]]
+* '''Spicy pepper steak''': Additional spices such as [[chili pepper]]s or [[Szechuan peppercorn]]s can be added for more heat.
-* [[American Chinese cuisine]]
+* '''Vegetable variations''': Other vegetables like [[mushroom]]s, [[carrot]]s, or [[broccoli]] can be included.
+* '''Sauce variations''': Some recipes incorporate [[oyster sauce]] or [[hoisin sauce]] for a different flavor.
+== Serving Suggestions ==
+Pepper steak is typically served over a bed of [[rice]], which absorbs the flavorful sauce. It can also be served with [[noodles]] or as part of a larger meal with other [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese dishes]].
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Chinese cuisine]]
+* [[Stir frying]]
+* [[Beef dishes]]
+* [[Soy sauce]]
-[[Category:Steak dishes]]
+[[Category:Chinese-American cuisine]]
-[[Category:Chinese cuisine]]
+[[Category:Beef dishes]]
-[[Category:American Chinese cuisine]]
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