Qīngjiāo ròusī

Pepper steak is a classic Chinese-American dish consisting of sliced strips of steak that are seasoned with a hefty dose of freshly ground pepper. The dish is believed to have origins in the Chinese province of Fujian, where pork was originally used instead of beef. Today, the beef is usually prepared with bell peppers and sliced onions, and it can be served either as an appetizer or as a main course, often with a side of rice or noodles. The dish has been prepared in the United States since the 1940s, with the main difference being that it is more heavily seasoned than the traditional Chinese version.