Oooh, sizzling skillet energy 🔥🥩
Here’s a classic Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions—tender beef, crisp peppers, glossy sauce, big takeout vibes.
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Ingredients
Beef & Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Stir-Fry
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (green + red), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional but great)
Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper (or more for heat)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef
Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil. Let sit 15–20 minutes. - Sear the beef
Heat wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add oil.
Sear beef quickly (1–2 minutes per side). Remove and set aside. - Stir-fry veggies
Add a bit more oil if needed. Cook onions and peppers 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger; stir 30 seconds. - Sauce it up
Whisk sauce ingredients. Pour into pan and bring to a simmer. - Finish
Return beef to pan. Toss until sauce thickens and coats everything—about 1–2 minutes. - Serve sizzling
Spoon over hot steamed rice or noodles.
Pro Tips (Takeout-Style)
- Slice beef partially frozen for ultra-thin cuts
- Use green bell pepper only for old-school restaurant flavor
- Want extra sizzle? Serve on a preheated cast-iron platter
If you want a spicier version, low-sodium, or keto-friendly, I’ve got you 😄
