Chinese Pepper Steak
by The best Saucy Paleo Chinese Pepper Steak Stir-Fry recipe with homemade Worcestershire steak sauce. This healthy Pepper Steak is easy, quick, low carb, and gluten-free with no added sugar. A healthy, delicious takeout recipe everyone in the family can enjoy!
Moist and Juicy Chinese Pepper Steak Stir-Fry
Sirloin steak is a wonderful choice for this saucy pepper steak recipe. Thin slice the steak against the grain and quickly season the slices with a little baking soda. Baking soda is the secret element to keep stir-fried beef tender and juicy. It’s Whole30 compliant and a little sprinkle goes a long way.
How to make Easy Homemade Paleo and Whole30 Worcestershire Sauce ?
Homemade Worcestershire Sauce is so simple to make. You’ll need:
- Beef stock, tomato paste, aged balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos, onion, garlic, cinnamon, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper (no chopping required)
- Give the ingredients a quick stir (mix well)
- Store in a food glass container in the fridge. Best finish in 3 weeks for maximum flavor.
- Optional. You can also thicken it over stovetop for thicker Worcestershire Sauce.
This homemade Worcestershire Sauce has no added sugar or weird chemical ingredients, and no starch or corn-syrup. I have also used it for steak marinade, and burger sauce like my Paleo Worcestershire Sauce Hamburger Steak.
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This Saucey Chinese Pepper Steak recipe is:
Easy
Full of flavor
Tender saucey
No added sugar
Low carb
Paleo Whole30 Keto Gluten-Free
If you give this Chinese Pepper Steak a try, let me know ! Leave a comment and rate the recipe. And don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #IHeartUmami on Instagram. I’d love to see what you come up with. XOXO !
Chinese Pepper Steak
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sirloin steak, thin sliced against the grain
- 1 green + 1 red bell peppers, sliced to thin strips*
- 3-4 garlic cloves, thin sliced
- 1 large shallot, sliced to thin strips
Beef seasoning:
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp arrowroot flour
- Less than ½ tsp baking soda
- Coarse salt and pepper to taste*
Paleo Whole30 Worcestershire sauce: (makes about ⅔ cup)
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 3 tbsp tomato paste, no salt and sugar added
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Thin slice the beef against the grain. Add beef seasonings. Mix well and set aside in the fridge. Thin slice bell peppers*, prep aromatics, and combine (stir-well) ingredients under Worcestershire sauce.
- Beef: In a well-heated large stainless steel skillet, add 1.5 tbsp cooking fat of your choice, pan sear the beef until they’re slightly charred. Do this in separate batches. Set aside along with the juice in the skillet.
- Combine: Add a bit more oil to the same skillet, add sliced garlic and shallots. Season with a bit salt, saute until fragrant (about 8-10 seconds). Add bell peppers. Season with a bit more salt, saute until the peppers turn slightly softer yet still crunchy. Add ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, add beef back to the skillet. Give a quick toss to coat the sauce over. Taste and see if more salt or sauce is preferred.
- Serve hot and immediately with cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, or simple salad.
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Notes
- For AIP version, swap bell peppers for carrots and/or celery. Slice them to match stick thin. Omit black pepper.
- For thicker Worcestershire sauce texture: bring the sauce to simmer over stovetop, let it simmer and stir frequently for about 1 minute. Cool and store in the refrigerator.
- To make ahead – Season thin sliced beef. Store in fridge (for serving next day) or freezer. Pre-make worcestershire sauce. Store in glass container in the fridge. Finish within 3 weeks for best flavor.
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Your recipes really are the best! I try others and keep coming back to yours. So delicious! Thank you.
Thank you so much!
This was so easy and so delicious!!! Will definitely be making again. We just ate alone but next time may put it over brown rice noodles.
Brown rice noodles sound great! Love it!
Very flavorful, as usual!
Very easy, and delicious!
THank you so much!
This is one of my favorite recipes and definitely a Whole30 go-to, which I share with clients as a Whole30 Certified coach! I love the way ChihYu breaks down recipes. She makes it so easy!
Thank you so much, Erin! That’s so wonderful to hear. Appreciate it!
Who needs take out!? My wife doesn’t usually like Chinese food take out because it’s always so greasy, salty, and overall not very flavorful. I made this for lunch today with quinoa and my wife and kids finished the whole thing! Your recipes are the best and always a feature item(s) on my weekly menu.
You are so sweet! Thank you, Gian!
very good flavor
Just made this for me and my (adult) kids!! AMAZING!!! So deliciious!!!!! This will be on my menu often! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Yay! So happy to hear! Cheers!
This was DELICIOUS. Wow. furthermore, I got the beef to crisp perfectly, thanks to all of your Instagram tutorials. It’s also the first time I have cooked meat in a stainless steel pan without it sticking… again, thanks to your Instagram tutorials. You made me feel like a professional cook! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes! I plan to try a new one every Saturday.
Thank you, Ashley! I’m so happy to hear that! XOXO!
Great recipe. Makes your taste buds tingle. 🙂
May I propose adding some anchovies and lemon juice to the Worcestershire sauce – Absolutely delicious!
Of course. That sounds fantastic. Or if you like feel free to add a bit more fish sauce (it’s made from anchovies) :))
This is a great idea! I will definitely be trying that next time.
Your homemade Worcestershire sauce looks amazing! I need to make this like RIGHT NOW!!!
Thanks, Katja. It’s our new favorite !
This makes me wish I could eat peppers! I looks so flavorful and delicious!
I am always looking for creative steak ideas! Thank you for the inspiration!
You are so very welcome. Thank you !
This looks absolutely incredible, and I need to read up on your 7 mistakes to avoid to up my stir frying game!
Thanks, Kari ! Appreciate it !
Your homemade Worcestershire sauce looks like a total gamechanger. So excited to be in on your secret – this recipe looks incredible. I agree with Tessa… I’m coming over for dinner 😉
Thank you so much !!
I love peppers in stir frys and this looks heavenly! Looks so flavorful.
Thank you, Jean !
Oh that yummy sauce!!! My husband would LOVE this meal, it looks really easy to make to.
Thank you, Emily !
I just LOVE your recipes!! So much flavor, yet quick and easy to throw together! I think I need to eat at your house at least once a week!
Oh this looks so delicious and healthy, I could a huge plate of this chinese pepper steak, love that homemade worcestershire steak sauce, great recipe 🙂
Delicious!