Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of this sizzling Chinese pepper steak with onions. Tender slices of beef are marinated and stir-fried with a medley of colorful bell peppers, creating a vibrant and satisfying dish that pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1½ pounds flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth or water
Serving:
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine sliced steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and sugar. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet. Sear beef for 1–2 minutes per side; set aside.
- Stir-Fry: In the same skillet, add oil, then stir-fry vegetables. Add garlic, return beef, and mix in black pepper and broth. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve hot over steamed white rice.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly for best texture.
- Partially freeze meat for easier slicing.
- Use tamari for gluten-free option.
- Adjust black pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
