Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Serves: 2–3
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15–20 min
⭐ Ingredients
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250 g (½ lb) lean beef (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp ginger, minced
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1–2 tsp sesame oil or olive oil
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
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½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
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1–2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
🥣 Instructions
1. Marinate the beef
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Toss beef slices with 1 tbsp soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry.
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Let sit 10 minutes.
2. Stir-fry veggies
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Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Stir-fry onions and bell peppers 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Cook beef
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In the same pan, stir-fry beef slices 3–5 minutes until browned but not overcooked.
4. Combine
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Return vegetables to the pan.
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Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
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Stir well 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and sizzling.
5. Serve
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Garnish with sliced spring onions.
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Serve hot with steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
