🔥👨🍳 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions – A Flavor Explosion You Can’t Miss!
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One of the most requested recipes on my page lately has been Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions – that bold, fragrant dish you always order from your favorite take-out place. So today, I’m finally sharing my tried-and-true home version. It’s easy, flavorful, and way better than delivery! 🥢
🌟 What Makes This Pepper Steak SO Good?
This recipe is all about tender beef strips, crisp-tender bell peppers, and plenty of sweet caramelized onions tossed in a savory garlic-based sauce that’s rich, glossy, and full of that authentic Chinese takeout taste.
It’s perfect for busy nights when you need something quick but still want a meal that’s flavorful enough to impress. Plus, you can make it in one skillet in under 30 minutes – no wok, no problem!
🥩 Ingredients You’ll Need:
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger (optional but recommended)
1 tbsp oil (sesame or vegetable)
½ cup beef broth or water
Fresh black pepper to taste
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare your beef: Slice your steak thinly against the grain. The thinner the slices, the more tender they’ll be. You can also freeze the beef for 15 minutes beforehand to make slicing easier!
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and broth. Set it aside.
- Sauté veggies: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften but still have some crunch.
- Cook the beef: Remove veggies and set aside. Add a bit more oil, then the beef. Cook until no longer pink – it should only take about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine everything: Add the garlic and ginger to the pan, stir for 30 seconds, then return veggies. Pour in your sauce and cook until thickened and glossy.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. 🍚
💡 Pro Tips:
Want it spicy? Add chili flakes or fresh sliced jalapeños.
No oyster sauce? Add a splash of Hoisin instead.
Gluten-free version? Swap out soy sauce for tamari.
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