Chinese Pepper Steak with Onion – Better Than Takeout! 🥩🌶️🧅


 

Tender strips of juicy beef, crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions stir-fried in a savory, slightly spicy sauce—this Chinese Pepper Steak is a quick, flavorful, and restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in 20 minutes! Serve it over steamed rice for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Faster than delivery – Ready in 20 minutes!
✅ Perfectly tender beef – Velveting technique ensures melt-in-your-mouth texture.
✅ Bold, balanced flavors – Sweet, savory, and a hint of spice.
✅ Versatile – Swap veggies or adjust heat to taste.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Beef & Marinade:

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp baking soda (optional, for extra tenderness)

  • 1 tbsp water

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ cup beef broth or water

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)

Optional Garnish:

  • Green onions, sliced

  • Sesame seeds

Step-by-Step Instructions



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