Description
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a flavorful and quick stir-fry dish featuring tender flank steak marinated in soy sauce and cornstarch, seared to perfection, then combined with crisp onions and colorful bell peppers in a vibrant savory sauce. This 30-minute recipe delivers a perfect balance of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a delightful meal perfect over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinating)
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
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
Oils and Garnish
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced steak with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let it marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables and sauce. This step helps tenderize the meat and allows the flavors to penetrate.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and water. Set aside; this will be added later to create a rich, tangy coating for the steak and vegetables.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak and sear it for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Once done, remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet. Sauté the sliced onions, red and green bell peppers, minced garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until they become slightly softened but retain a pleasant crispness.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the seared steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and melds the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the dish. Serve the sizzling pepper steak hot over steamed rice or your choice of noodles for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best texture, slice the steak thinly across the grain.
- Adjust the sugar in the sauce to taste if you prefer it less sweet.
- Use a wok if available for optimal heat distribution when stir-frying.
- Cook vegetables just until crisp-tender to maintain their vibrant color and texture.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its sizzling best.
