Description
This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender strips of beef marinated in savory soy and oyster sauce, paired with crisp bell peppers and onions. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s packed with bold Asian flavors and served best with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb beef steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Oils and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Serving
- Cooked white or brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying quickly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef to the hot skillet in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, then stir-fry to brown the beef without fully cooking it. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add green and red bell peppers along with sliced onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables become tender-crisp.
- Combine beef and vegetables: Return the beef to the skillet, add black pepper and sesame oil. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce coats all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
- Serve: Serve hot alongside steamed white or brown rice to enjoy the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Marinating the beef for at least 15 minutes enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- You can substitute sirloin or flank steak with other quick-cooking beef cuts.
- Adjust black pepper quantity to suit your spice preference.
- Serving with rice helps balance the bold flavors and soak up the savory sauce.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari in place of soy sauce and check oyster sauce ingredients.
- Optional toasted sesame seeds add a nice nutty crunch as a garnish.
