Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a bold and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with steamed rice. The combination of soy sauce, hoisin, and oyster sauce creates an irresistible umami flavor. A better-than-takeout dish, this homemade version is fresher, healthier, and packed with deliciousness. Try this classic Chinese stir-fry and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home!
Ingredients:
For the Steak Marinade:
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color)
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
½ cup beef broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Cooked white rice or steamed rice for serving
Instructions:
Marinate the Steak:
In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and vegetable oil.
Add thinly sliced flank steak and toss to coat.
Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper.
Cook the Steak & Vegetables:
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan.
Add another tbsp of oil and stir-fry onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for about 3-4 minutes.
Combine & Thicken:
Return the beef to the pan and pour in the stir-fry sauce.
Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for extra spice.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve hot over steamed rice and enjoy this authentic Chinese pepper steak at home!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Quick & easy Ready in under 30 minutes!
Better than takeout Fresh, homemade flavors.
Healthy & customizable Use chicken or tofu for variety.
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