Description
Savor succulent Chinese pepper steak with onions, a culinary journey through bold Asian flavors. Tender beef strips dance with peppery sauce, creating a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Immerse beef slices in a vibrant marinade of soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Ensure each slice is thoroughly coated. Allow the meat to absorb flavors for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Craft a robust sauce by whisking soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl. Set aside for later use.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok over high heat with vegetable oil. Toss onions and bell peppers, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they retain a crisp texture with slight tenderness. Transfer vegetables to a holding plate.
- Sear marinated beef in a single layer, creating a golden-brown crust for 1-2 minutes per side. Maintain high heat to lock in juices. Quickly introduce minced garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds to release aromatic compounds.
- Reunite cooked vegetables with the beef in the skillet. Cascade prepared sauce over the mixture, thoroughly coating ingredients. Continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the meat and vegetables.
- Transfer the sizzling pepper steak onto a bed of steamed rice or noodles. Enhance presentation with a sprinkle of sliced green onions or sesame seeds for added visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper, more intense flavor profiles that transform the meat’s tenderness and taste.
- Choose high-quality beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak for maximum juiciness and quick cooking times.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari and using cornstarch-free thickening alternatives like arrowroot powder.
- Control heat levels by adjusting black pepper quantity or adding red chili flakes for extra spiciness without overwhelming the dish’s delicate balance.
- Prep Time: 15-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg