Here’s a clear, easy guide for making Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions — a flavorful, stir-fried classic that’s tender, savory, and slightly spicy. 🥩🌶️🧅
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- Beef: 8 oz (225 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- Onion: 1 medium, sliced into thin wedges
- Bell peppers: 1–2 (any color), sliced into strips
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
- Oyster sauce: 1 tbsp (optional but adds depth)
- Black pepper: 1–2 tsp, freshly ground
- Cornstarch: 1 tsp, for coating beef
- Oil: 2 tbsp (vegetable or peanut oil)
- Water or beef broth: 2–3 tbsp
- Optional garnish: Green onions or sesame seeds
🥢 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Beef
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness
- Toss beef with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and ½ tsp black pepper
- Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes
2️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat
- Add onions and bell peppers, stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly soft but still crisp
- Remove vegetables and set aside
3️⃣ Cook the Beef
- Add remaining oil to the hot wok
- Stir-fry beef quickly (1–2 minutes) until browned but still tender
- Add minced garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds more
4️⃣ Combine & Season
- Return vegetables to the wok
- Add 1–2 tbsp water or broth, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and the rest of the soy sauce
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper generously
- Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and sizzling hot
5️⃣ Serve
- Plate immediately over steamed rice or noodles
- Optional: garnish with green onions or sesame seeds
🔥 Tips for Perfect Sizzling Pepper Steak
- High heat is key: Quick stir-frying keeps beef tender and vegetables crisp
- Slice thinly: Against the grain to avoid chewy meat
- Black pepper: Freshly cracked gives the “sizzling” authentic flavor
- Cornstarch coating: Helps beef stay juicy and slightly thickens the sauce
If you want, I can make a shortcut version that cooks in under 15 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner but still tender and flavorful.
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