Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef seared with onions and black pepper in a glossy, savory sauce. This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak: 1 pound, thinly sliced
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onions: 2 medium, sliced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Oyster Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Green Bell Pepper: 1, sliced
- Water or Beef Broth: ¼ cup
- Brown Sugar: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat until it’s nearly smoking.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a drizzle of oil. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add oil to the wok and heat until shimmering.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir-fry beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper, cooking until fragrant.
- Cook to Perfection: Return beef to the wok, pour in oyster sauce, broth, brown sugar, and pepper. Stir until everything is coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust with extra soy sauce or pepper if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and top with fresh pepper.
Notes
- Always slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
- Preheat the wok for that perfect sizzle and caramelization.
- Marinate ahead for deeper, richer flavor.
- Add chili flakes if you love a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pepper steak, chinese pepper steak, beef stir fry, quick dinner, asian recipe