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Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions


  • Author: Sarah White
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with onions in a savory sauce for a quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired main dish. Perfect with rice or noodles


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced into wedges
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for richer flavor)
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance flavors)
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain. In a bowl, toss with cornstarch, soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes. 
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sear the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside. 
  3. Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened. 
  4. Return beef to the wok. Add oyster sauce, sugar, beef broth, and remaining sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef. 
  5. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For extra spice, add sliced chili peppers or a splash of chili oil. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days and reheat well in a skillet.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese