Description
Recreate the famous Pepper Lunch at home! This easy recipe brings sizzling beef, rice, and sauce together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
200g thinly sliced beef (ribeye, sirloin, or sukiyaki-style)
1/4 cup corn kernels
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
For Garlic Soy Pepper Sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (or mix of 1 tsp sugar + 1 tsp rice vinegar)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, garlic, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Set aside. -
Prepare Ingredients
If not already done, cook rice and slice beef thinly. Portion out corn and butter. -
Heat the Skillet
Place your cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add oil to coat. -
Assemble the Dish
Add cooked rice in the center, top with corn and butter. Arrange the sliced beef around the rice. Season generously with black pepper. -
Sizzle & Stir
Let it sizzle for 1–2 minutes. Pour the prepared sauce over the dish. Stir everything together until the beef is fully cooked and evenly mixed.
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Serve
Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or an egg yolk if desired.
Notes
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Use day-old rice for best texture—fresh rice may turn mushy.
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Freeze beef slightly before slicing to make it easier to cut thinly.
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Cast iron is ideal, but a regular skillet works if heated well.
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Adjust sauce to taste—add chili for spice or sugar for sweetness.
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Vegan twist: Replace beef with tofu or mushrooms and use vegan butter/sauces.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 15minutes