Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Tender beef strips, caramelized onions, and a rich, glossy pepper sauce — this dish tastes just like takeout but even better homemade!

Ingredients

For the Steak Marinade

• 1 lb (450 g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Stir-Fry

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• For the Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ cup beef broth or water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)

Instructions

Marinate the Steak

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, oil, sugar, garlic, and black pepper.
2. Add the sliced steak and coat well.
3. Let it marinate 15–30 minutes (or longer for more flavor).

 Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Hoisin sauce
• Cornstarch
• Beef broth
• Sesame oil
• Black pepper

Set aside.

 Stir-Fry the Veggies

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.
2. Add onions and peppers.
3. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
4. Remove them from the pan.

 Sear the Steak

1. Add another 1 tbsp oil.
2. Add the marinated steak in a single layer.
3. Cook 2–3 minutes until browned.
4. Flip and cook another minute.

 Combine Everything

1. Add the veggies back to the pan.
2. Pour in the sauce.
3. Stir and cook until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and sizzling.

Serve

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Top with sesame seeds or green onions if you like.

Optional Add-Ons

• Mushrooms
• Snow peas
• Broccoli
• Fresh ginger
• Chili oil for extra heat

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