Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
A quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender beef strips, vibrant bell peppers, and savory onions coated in a luscious homemade sauce.
Ingrédients
For the Marinade
- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye) Can substitute with chicken or tofu.
- 1 tbsp soy sauce For marinade.
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce Optional for marinade.
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking and frying.
- 1 large onion, sliced
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce For sauce.
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce Optional, for sauce.
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch Used to thicken the sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your workspace and ensure the kitchen is tidy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Toss the beef strips in the marinade and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and caramelized. Remove from skillet.
- Increase heat to high and add 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Add marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together sauce ingredients in a bowl, then pour over the beef. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return sautéed onions to the skillet and mix in with the beef and sauce, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the beef.