Description
This sizzling Chinese pepper steak with onions is a quick and flavorful stir-fry. Tender strips of beef are cooked with crisp bell peppers and sweet onions in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it’s a dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare, bringing the flavors of a Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce and vegetables. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the beef for up to 30 minutes.
- Adjust the amount of bell peppers and onions to your liking.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
- Serve with a side of steamed white rice or brown rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese pepper steak, beef stir-fry, bell peppers, onions, quick dinner, Asian cuisine