Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

🥩🔥 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

🛒 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the Steak

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

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp oil

Vegetables

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)

• 1 tsp sugar or honey

• ½ cup beef broth or water

• 1 tsp cornstarch

Aromatics

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

For Cooking

• 2 tbsp oil (peanut, vegetable, or avocado)

• Fresh cracked black pepper (important!)

• Optional: chili flakes or sliced chilies

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Beef (Tender & Juicy)

1. In a bowl, mix beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil.

2. Let sit 15–20 minutes.

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2️⃣ Mix the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk:

• Soy sauce

• Oyster sauce

• Hoisin (if using)

• Sugar

• Beef broth

• Cornstarch

Set aside.

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3️⃣ Sear the Beef

1. Heat wok or large skillet on high heat until very hot.

2. Add 1 tbsp oil.

3. Sear beef in batches 30–45 seconds per side.

4. Remove and set aside.

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4️⃣ Stir-Fry Veggies

1. Add remaining oil.

2. Add onions; stir-fry 1–2 minutes.

3. Add bell peppers; cook 1 minute (keep crisp).

4. Add garlic and ginger; stir 30 seconds.

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5️⃣ Bring It Together (The Sizzle 🔥)

1. Return beef to the pan.

2. Pour in sauce and toss.

3. Add LOTS of freshly cracked black pepper.

4. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.

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6️⃣ Serve Sizzling

• Serve immediately over steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles.

• Optional: heat a cast-iron plate, pour dish on it for restaurant-style sizzle 🔥

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🌟 Pro Tips (Restaurant-Level)

• Slice beef very thin and against the grain.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan—high heat = tender beef.

• Black pepper is the star here—be generous.

• For extra gloss: add ½ tsp sesame oil at the end.

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🔁 Variations

• Spicy: Add chili oil or Sichuan peppercorns

• Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice

• Extra saucy: Double the sauce

• Chicken version: Swap beef for chicken breast or thighs

If you want this air fryer, keto, or meal-prep version, just tell me 😄🥢🔥