Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Serves: 2–3
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15–20 min

⭐ Ingredients

• 250 g (½ lb) lean beef (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, minced

• 1–2 tsp sesame oil or olive oil

• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)

• ½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)

• 1–2 spring onions, sliced for garnish

🥣 Instructions

1. Marinate the beef

• Toss beef slices with 1 tbsp soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry.

• Let sit 10 minutes.

2. Stir-fry veggies

• Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

• Stir-fry onions and bell peppers 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

• Remove and set aside.

3. Cook beef

• In the same pan, stir-fry beef slices 3–5 minutes until browned but not overcooked.

4. Combine

• Return vegetables to the pan.

• Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.

• Stir well 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and sizzling.

5. Serve

• Garnish with sliced spring onions.

• Serve hot with steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.