Absolutely! Here’s a delicious, restaurant-style Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions recipe — tender beef, sweet onions, and bell peppers in a savory, peppery sauce. 🍖🫑
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Servings: 3–4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the beef marinade:
- 1 lb (450 g) beef flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the stir-fry:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp black pepper (or more for a spicy kick)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef or chicken stock (or water)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry for thickening)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef:
In a bowl, mix the sliced beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let it sit 10–15 minutes. - Prepare the sauce:
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, sugar, and stock. Stir well and set aside. - Cook the beef:
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add beef in a single layer and sear quickly 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside. - Stir-fry vegetables:
In the same wok, add the remaining oil. Stir-fry onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger 2–3 minutes until onions are translucent but still slightly crisp. - Combine beef and sauce:
Return the beef to the wok. Pour in the sauce and stir well.
Add cornstarch slurry to thicken. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce coats everything nicely. - Serve:
Serve hot over steamed white rice or fried rice. Sprinkle extra black pepper on top for a classic “sizzling” kick.
Tips for Perfect Pepper Steak
- Thin slices: Cutting beef thin against the grain ensures tenderness.
- High heat: Keeps vegetables crisp and beef juicy.
- Customize veggies: Add mushrooms, snow peas, or green onions for variation.
- Extra sizzle: Serve immediately on a preheated cast-iron plate for a restaurant-style “sizzle.”
If you like, I can also give you a quick 15-minute version with minimal ingredients that tastes almost identical to restaurant Pepper Steak — perfect for busy weeknights.
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