Description
A quick and flavorful Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with tender beef strips and caramelized onions, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 6 tbsp (90g) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15g) grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp (45g) soy sauce (split into two portions)
- 1 tbsp (15g) oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp (30g) hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp (30g) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
- 1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Toss the beef strips in the marinade and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are soft and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat. Add the marinated beef strips, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this sauce over the beef and let simmer until it thickens.
- Stir the sautéed onions back into the pan. Mix to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles. Feel free to add bell peppers or spice it up with fresh chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pepper steak, Chinese recipe, easy dinner, beef stir-fry