Here’s a classic Chinese Onion Pepper Steak recipe — a savory stir-fry dish made with tender beef, sweet onions, and crisp bell peppers in a flavorful sauce. This is quick to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner!
🥩 Chinese Onion Pepper Steak Recipe
🔪 Ingredients:
For the beef:
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1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp Shaoxing wine (optional, or dry sherry)
Vegetables:
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1 large onion, sliced into wedges
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1-inch piece of ginger, minced
For the sauce:
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp water (for mixing with cornstarch)
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1 tsp sugar
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1/2 cup (120ml) beef broth or water
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Black pepper to taste
For cooking:
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Marinate the beef:
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In a bowl, combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine. Mix well and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
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Mix the sauce:
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), sugar, black pepper, and beef broth. Dissolve 1 tbsp cornstarch in 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce.
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Cook the beef:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Sear the beef until browned (about 2 minutes), then remove and set aside.
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Stir-fry the vegetables:
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Add the remaining oil, then stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add onions and peppers. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
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Combine everything:
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Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for about 1–2 minutes.
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Serve:
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Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.
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🍚 Tips:
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Beef slicing tip: Freeze the beef for 20–30 minutes before slicing — it makes thin slicing much easier.
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Veggie variation: Add mushrooms, snow peas, or broccoli for extra color and crunch.