Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

📝 Description:

This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick, flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender beef strips, crisp bell peppers, and caramelized onions in a savory soy-garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s a restaurant-style favorite you can make in just 30 minutes!

🥢 Ingredients for Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

• 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 1/4 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

• Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Beef:
   In a bowl, combine beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

2. Stir-Fry Vegetables:
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the Beef:
   Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry the marinated beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until browned.

4. Combine and Simmer:
   Return veggies to the pan, add garlic and chili flakes. Pour in beef broth. Stir everything together and simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.

5. Finish and Serve:
   Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

📌 Notes:

• Slice the beef very thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.

• Add more chili flakes or fresh chili for heat.

• Hoisin sauce adds a touch of sweetness—optional but recommended.

• Beef can be substituted with chicken or tofu.

💡 Tips:

• Freeze beef for 20 minutes before slicing for easier thin cuts.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook beef in batches for even browning.

• Prep all ingredients in advance (mise en place) for quick cooking.

• Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce saltiness.

🍽️ Servings:

Serves 4 people

🍎 Nutritional Info (Per Serving):

(Values may vary depending on ingredients used)

✅ Benefits:

• High protein for muscle health

• Low-carb option if served without rice

• Rich in vitamins C & A from bell peppers

• Quick and easy—perfect for busy days

• Customizable for different spice levels or diets

❓ Q&A:

Q: Can I use a different cut of beef?
A: Yes! Flank, sirloin, skirt, or even ribeye work well—just slice thinly.

Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes. Cook and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet for best texture.

Q: What’s the best side for this dish?
A: Steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, lo mein noodles, or cauliflower rice for low-carb.

Q: Is it freezer-friendly?
A: You can freeze the cooked meat and veggies separately. Best consumed within 1 month.