Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Here’s a Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions recipe—perfect for a quick, flavorful stir-fry that delivers restaurant-style taste right at home:

🥩 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Ingredients:

• Beef:

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

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • ½ tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderizing)

• Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (for color and depth)

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water

  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)

• Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tbsp oil (peanut or vegetable)

  • 1 large onion, sliced into wedges

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp ginger, minced

  • Optional: 1 tsp chili flakes or sliced fresh chilies for heat

Instructions:

1. Marinate the beef:

   • Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and baking soda.

   • Let sit for 15–30 minutes while you prep other ingredients.

2. Make the sauce:

   • Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

3. Stir-fry:

   • Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot.

   • Add 1 tbsp oil and sear the beef in a single layer (do it in batches if needed). Cook 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

   • Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and onions for 1 minute.

   • Add bell peppers and stir-fry another 2 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

   • Return beef to the pan, give the sauce a stir, and pour it in.

   • Stir-fry everything together for another 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and veggies.

4. Serve:

   • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with extra pepper or sesame seeds if desired.