Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Here is the full recipe for Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions — a classic Chinese-style stir-fry that’s quick, flavorful, and perfect with rice. 🥩🫑🔥

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🥢 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

⏱ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 10–12 minutes

• Total: ~25 minutes

• Servings: 4

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade

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

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Stir-Fry

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

For the Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• ½ cup beef broth (or water)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional for heat)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Beef

1. Place sliced beef in a bowl.

2. Add soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper.

3. Mix well and let it marinate for 15–20 minutes.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl whisk together:

• soy sauce

• oyster sauce

• cornstarch

• beef broth

• brown sugar

• black pepper

• chili flakes (optional)

Set aside.

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3️⃣ Cook the Beef

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

2. Add the marinated beef in a single layer.

3. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned.

4. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.

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4️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables

1. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the same pan.

2. Add sliced onions and bell peppers.

3. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

4. Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

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5️⃣ Combine Everything

1. Return the cooked beef to the pan.

2. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables.

3. Stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

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6️⃣ Serve

• Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

• Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

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✅ Tips for Best Flavor

• Slice beef very thin against the grain so it stays tender.

• Cook on high heat for authentic stir-fry flavor.

• Don’t overcook the peppers—they should stay slightly crisp.