Description
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of marinated beef, crisp bell peppers, and onions, all tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe brings vibrant colors and bold flavors to your table, served best with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef 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
Cooking Oils and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
To Serve
- Cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced beef to the bowl and mix thoroughly to coat each piece evenly. Let the beef marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat aromatics: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until they release a fragrant aroma, being careful not to burn them.
- Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef slices to the skillet in a single layer, allowing them to sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to get a nice color. Then stir-fry quickly until the beef is browned but still slightly undercooked. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sliced onion. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until they become tender-crisp but still retain some crunch.
- Combine beef and vegetables: Return the beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle in black pepper and drizzle sesame oil over the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce thickens to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Finish and garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds (if using) over the top of the pepper steak. Give a final stir before removing from heat.
- Serve: Transfer the pepper steak to plates and serve hot alongside steamed white or brown rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For the best texture, slice the beef thinly against the grain.
- Marinating the beef helps to tenderize it and infuse flavor.
- Use a hot skillet or wok to achieve a good sear and preserve vegetable crunch.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper for your preferred level of spiciness.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute soy sauce and oyster sauce with gluten-free versions.
- Toasting sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor but is optional.
