Here’s a classic Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions recipe — tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and a flavorful soy-pepper sauce that’s restaurant-style but easy to make at home. 🥩🌶️
🥩 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Beef & Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Stir-Fry
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons water or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef
- Combine beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon oil.
- Let marinate 10–15 minutes while preparing vegetables.
2️⃣ Stir-Fry the Vegetables
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Remove vegetables from the pan and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Beef
- Heat remaining oil in the same pan.
- Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beef in a single layer. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4️⃣ Combine & Sauce
- Return vegetables to the pan.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and water/broth.
- Stir-fry another 1–2 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly and coat the beef.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Optional: garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
✅ Tips
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- High heat ensures beef cooks quickly without becoming tough.
- Adjust black pepper to make it more “sizzling” and spicy.
I can also give a crockpot or one-pan version that’s even easier for busy weeknights but still has that authentic Chinese flavor.
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