Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Savor the rich flavors of Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions, featuring tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and savory sauce, all stir-fried to perfection. A quick and satisfying dish over rice!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or substitute with white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for marinating the beef
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional for a slightly sweet flavor
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil for finishing
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth optional for a saucier dish
- 1-2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
Marinate the Beef:
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Add the sliced flank steak to the mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Allow the beef to marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the beef is marinating, slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips.
- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger, setting them aside.
Stir-Fry the Beef:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated beef in batches (avoid overcrowding the pan) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Take the beef out of the pan and set it aside.
Cook the Vegetables:
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Stir-fry the onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain a bit of crunch.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Combine the Beef and Vegetables:
- Add the cooked beef back to the pan with the vegetables. Stir to combine everything.
- Add the beef broth for extra sauce, if desired, and stir to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
- Sprinkle in black pepper and drizzle with sesame oil.
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot over steamed rice.