I might stop posting if this one doesn’t get some love! Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions 🥢🔥

A classic takeout-style dish you can make at home — tender beef, crisp peppers, sweet onions, and a savory sauce.

Ingredients

For the steak:

• 1½ lbs (700 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

For the stir-fry:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)

Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ cup beef broth or water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

Instructions

1. Marinate the beef
   • Toss sliced steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
   • Let sit for 15–30 minutes.
2. Cook the steak
   • Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat.
   • Add oil and stir-fry beef in batches for about 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
   • Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the vegetables
   • Add onions and peppers to the pan.
   • Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
   • Add garlic and ginger for the last 30 seconds.
4. Bring it together
   • Return beef to the pan.
   • Add the sauce mixture.
   • Stir until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
5. Serve
   • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.