BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Authentic Pepper Steak (杭椒牛柳)

Name: BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Authentic Pepper Steak (杭椒牛柳)
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: One piece of beef tenderloin 280g; 1 tbsp of soy sauce; 1.5 tsp of dark soy sauce; 1 tsp of cornstarch; Black pepper to taste; 1.5 tsp of cooking oil; 150 grams of green pepper; Two cloves of garlic; 1/2 inch of ginger; 3/4 tsp of salt; 1.5 tbsp of Chinese cooking wine; 1-2 tbsp of cooking oil; ¼ tsp of five spice powder

Instructions

Today, we are making Hangjiang Niuliu (杭椒牛柳). Hangjiao means Hangzhou pepper; it is a type of mild green pepper. Niu liu is the beef tenderloin. That is why the English name is so straightforward - pepper steak. This is a super easy but classic recipe. It takes about 15 minutes to cook.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:23:32 GMT