Absolutely! Here’s a simple yet authentic recipe for a sizzling Chinese-style Pepper Steak with Onions. It’s flavorful, quick, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🥩 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 500g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice wine or dry sherry (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 50ml beef or chicken stock
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine.
- Add beef slices and coat well.
- Let it marinate 10–15 minutes while prepping vegetables.
2️⃣ Cook the Vegetables
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add onions and bell peppers, stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Remove veggies and set aside.
3️⃣ Sear the Beef
- Add remaining oil to the hot pan.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer; sear quickly 2–3 minutes, stirring to cook evenly.
4️⃣ Combine & Season
- Return vegetables to the pan.
- Add garlic, black pepper, sugar, and stock.
- Stir-fry 1–2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5️⃣ Serve Hot
- Plate immediately for a sizzling effect.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- Best served with steamed rice or fried rice.
💡 Chef Tips
- Slice beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
- Use high heat to get that classic “wok sear” flavor.
- Adjust black pepper generously for authentic Chinese-style spice.
If you want, I can make a “super quick 15-minute pepper steak hack” that tastes restaurant-quality but uses fewer ingredients.
Do you want me to do that?
