Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
A delicious, quick, and healthy weeknight meal featuring tender beef, fresh peppers, and aromatic ginger and garlic.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 lb Beef Strips Tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce For umami richness
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Optional for added flavor
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Provides a nutty finish
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced for depth of flavor
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated for aroma
- 1 pinch Salt To taste
- 1 pinch Pepper To taste
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil For searing
- 1 medium Onion Sliced for sweetness and texture
- 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Adds sweet and tangy flavor
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar For brightness and balance
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch To thicken the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the beef strips into thin, uniform pieces.
- Finely mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.
- Combine the beef, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated beef to the skillet and sear until browned, approximately 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove beef from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
Serving
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the onions.
- Pour in hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch, then stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, quinoa, or lettuce wraps.
Notes
For spiciness, add red pepper flakes. Use a high smoke point oil for better searing. Store leftovers in airtight containers.