Oriental Steak Recipes

CHINESE PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Slice the steak into 1/2-inch thick slices across the grain.
• Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Place the steak slices into the marinade, and stir until well-coated.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and place 1/3 of the steak strips into the hot oil. Cook and stir until the beef is well-browned, about 3 minutes, and remove the beef from the wok to a bowl. Repeat twice more, with the remaining beef, and set the cooked beef aside.
• Return all the cooked beef to the hot wok, and stir in the onion. Toss the beef and onion together until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes, then stir in the green pepper. Cook and stir the mixture until the pepper has turned bright green and started to become tender, about 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes, stir everything together, and serve.

ORIENTAL-STYLE ROUND STEAK

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the onion, celery, soy sauce, sugar, salt, garlic, ginger and pepper; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.
• Add green peppers, tomato sauce, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and mushrooms; cover and cook on low 1 hour longer.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Serve with rice.

ORIENTAL STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients.
• Put the steak in a plasic bag.
• Pour in the marinade.
• Close the bag and place in a shallow baking pan.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Remove steak from bag and discard marinade.
• Place on broiling pan.
• Broil for 5-7 minutes on each side.

THE BEST PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Freeze the flank steak until the meat is slightly frozen and firm enough to thinly slice with ease, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Finely grate 2 cloves of the garlic into a large bowl. Peel the ginger and cut it in half. Finely grate one of the ginger halves into the same bowl; reserve the remaining ginger. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Shaoxing wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar and several large grinds of pepper to combine. Set aside.
• Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain on a very slight bias into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Cut any extra-long pieces in half; the strips should be no longer than 3 to 4 inches. Add to the bowl with the marinade and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• About 30 minutes before finishing the dish, use tongs to transfer the steak to a large baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels and arrange in a single layer. Lay additional paper towels on top to help absorb any excess marinade. Set aside to take the chill off the meat.
• Whisk together the beef broth, sesame oil, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and a couple large grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Finely mince the remaining 2 cloves garlic and add to a small bowl. Finely mince the remaining ginger and add to the same bowl. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add a third of the steak strips in a single layer and cook until well-browned on the first side, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until browned on the second side, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a large plate. Cook the remaining steak in 2 additional batches, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of canola oil per batch. Transfer to the plate.
• Lower the heat to medium high. Add the onion and a splash of water to the empty skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits and stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the red and green bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently and adding another splash of water if the skillet starts to get too brown on the bottom, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.
• Return the steak to the skillet and stir to combine. Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and glossy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pepper steak to a large serving platter and top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.

ORIENTAL PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Thinly slice beef across the grain into bite-size strips.
• For sauce: In a small bowl, stir together beef broth, soy sauce, sherry (or water), cornstarch, sesame oil, crushed red pepper (cayenne), coriander, and ginger. Set sauce aside.
• Add 1 teaspoon of the cooking oil to a wok or large nonstick skillet. (Or cooking spray) Bring to medium-high heat.
• Add garlic; stir-fry for 15 seconds.
• Add bok choy; stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add pepper strips; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes more or until the vegetables are a crisp-tender. Then, remove the vegetables from the wok or skillet.
• Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to wok.
• Then, add the beef; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the beef is done. (Don't drain the beef's juices)
• Push beef from center of wok and stir the sauce; add to the center of the wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Return the vegetables to the wok, and stir them to coat with sauce. (Feel free to add more of the soy sauce, crushed red pepper, coriander, or ginger to get more flavor)
• Cook about 2 minutes more or until it is heated through. (Be sure to try a pepper strip or two to make sure they are cooked enough)
• Serve with rice.

ASIAN MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except for steak in a gallon size zip top bag, and mix well to combine.
• Add steak to bag, remove all of the air, and seal.
• Marinate for up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Remove meat from marinade, and grill or broil to desired degree of doneness.
• Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve.
• To OAMC, freeze bag for up to 6 months, and pull from freezer at least 24 hours before using.
• You can substitute (or add) garlic for the ginger. If you like it spicy, add more chili flakes!

ASIAN STEAK

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag,combine the first six ingredients; add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°).