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Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a classic stir-fry featuring tender beef strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions in a rich, savory sauce. Serve it hot over steamed rice or noodles for a flavorful, takeout-style dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board and Knife

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce for marinade
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil divided
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Optional Garnish

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: In a bowl, toss the sliced steak with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let it marinate for 15 minutes while you prep the veggies and sauce.
  • Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and water. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 4: Add the remaining sesame oil to the skillet. Sauté onions, red and green bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
  • Step 5: Return the steak to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Step 6: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil. You can also swap beef for chicken or tofu for variation. Great for meal prep—just store sauce separately and reheat before serving!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef and Peppers, Chinese Stir Fry, Pepper Steak