Here’s a flavorful and easy recipe for Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions:
Ingredients:
- For the Marinade:
- 1 lb (450g) beef steak (flank or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Beef:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the fridge).
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
- Slice the onions and bell peppers into strips. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
3. Cook the Beef:
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes, until browned but not fully cooked.
- Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the skillet.
- Stir-fry the onions, green, and red bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Combine and Sauce:
- Return the beef to the pan.
- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry and mix well. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Sprinkle generously with freshly ground black pepper.
6. Serve:
- Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.
Tips:
- For extra flavor: Add a splash of rice vinegar or a dash of chili oil.
- Tender beef: Freeze the steak for 15–20 minutes before slicing; this helps achieve thin, even cuts.
Enjoy your sizzling Chinese pepper steak!
