Created By: Jerk Tavern
Kitchen Tools: Utensil Set, Knives Set
Nikki recently moved from China to Florida with her family and was beginning to feel homesick. Coming from a multicultural family as her father is Chinese and her mother is Jamaican, she questions how life would be living in the states. Fortunately, she has an outgoing sister named Domonique.
As you know, Domonique had an adventure in making Jamaican Fried Dumplings. Domonique recommends that Nikki review the kulture as it does an amazing job in blending African and Caribbean recipes. Nikki followed her sisters’ footsteps and reviewed KaribeTV. After her review, she was intrigued to recreate Caribbean style pepper steak.
This is exactly what Nikki needed after feeling homesick as Chinese pepper steak is a popular dish in China, and she was excited try this recipe for herself.
How Do You Make Pepper Steak?
For Nikki, making this recipe would not be a problem because this is her favorite as she was growing up as a young girl. To her it is a traditional stir fry steak invented by Chinese foodies. With such excitement Nikki grabbed Domonique and thanked her for informing her about Karibe. With so much joy, Nikki insisted that they prepare the meal together and use the time as a bonding moment in their new home. Domonique obliged and asked Nikki to print out the recipe card. They were both curious about Caribbean style pepper steak and how it may differ from traditional Chinese stir fry steak.
Chinese Stir Fry Steak
Nikki immediately asked herself what are the ingredients? Nikki is aware of how to make Chinese pepper steak, but what is the difference in Karibe’s Caribbean style pepper steak? Diving deeper into the recipe she noticed a strong touch of Caribbean flavor with the blending of garlic, adobo, scotch bonnet pepper and a touch of thyme. Karibe’s pepper steak ingredients added a nice twist to Chinese pepper steak. She now understood why Karibe is one of the sources for African and Caribbean culture.
Caribbean Style Pepper Steak
Nikki and Domonique fell in love and marked Karibe as favorite when looking for creative recipes. Now it is your turn to give this recipe a try. Please be sure to share your dish and tag Karibe because we would like to view your creation. If you have any tips or know how we can improve this recipe, such as what you add in your pepper steak ingredients, please leave a comment below.
Caribbean Style Pepper Steak 🇨🇳
Equipment
- Karibe Utensil Set
- Karibe Knives Set
Ingredients
- 1 Ib Beef steak
- 3 Bell peppers Red, green, orange 1/4 of each color
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 5 tbsp Mushroom soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Black pepper
- ½ Cup Ketchup
- 3 tbsp Complete seasoning
- 3 tbsp Adobo
- 1 tbsp Jerk sauce
- 1 tbsp Green seasoning
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper Optional
- ¼ Cup Green onions Finely diced
- 3 stems Thyme
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain. (Or get the already chopped pepper steak at the supermarket)
- Thinly slice the bell peppers, green onions and onion.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
Step 2: Marinate the Beef
- To a bowl add the beef strips mushroom soy sauce, black pepper, complete seasoning, adobo, jerk sauce and green seasoning. Toss until well coated.
- Let the beef marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Overnight for maximum flavor.
Step 3: Cook the Pepper Steak
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Remove the beef and juices from the skillet and set it aside.
Step 4: Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften but still retain their crispness.
- Season the vegetables with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 5: Combine and Simmer
- Return the cooked beef and juices to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of water and add ketchup. Stir everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
- Taste the pepper steak and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the pepper steak hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.