Here’s a complete, no-nonsense recipe for Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions:

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Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Ingredients

Serves 4

For the Beef

• 1 pound (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Stir-Fry

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

• 2–3 green onions, sliced (optional)

Sauce

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Marinate the beef

   • In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice wine, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

   • Let marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.

2. Prepare the sauce

   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, broth, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.

3. Cook the beef

   • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

   • Stir-fry the beef until just browned (about 2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

4. Cook the vegetables

   • In the same pan, add the remaining oil.

   • Stir-fry onions, green and red peppers for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

   • Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry 30 seconds more.

5. Combine and simmer

   • Return the beef to the pan.

   • Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir to coat and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is heated through.

6. Serve

   • Sprinkle with sliced green onions if desired.

   • Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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Tips & Variations

• For extra sizzle, use a cast iron skillet or wok for high-heat searing.

• Adjust bell peppers and onions according to preference or seasonal availability.

• Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.

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I can also give you a slow-cooker version or an air-fryer stir-fry version if you want a hands-off or quicker cooking method.