Description
This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender flank steak, crisp bell peppers, and onions coated in a savory sauce with a peppery kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines classic Chinese sauces and fresh aromatics for a deliciously satisfying meal served sizzling hot.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), thinly sliced
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)
- 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper (adjust to taste)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided for cooking and sizzling)
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and crushed black pepper. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Set the sauce aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through and browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened but remain crisp.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss everything together until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and vegetables. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Serve Sizzling: For the sizzling effect, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet or a sizzling plate over high heat until very hot. Carefully transfer the stir-fry mixture onto the sizzling plate and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of crushed black pepper according to your preferred spice level.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or sizzling plate to achieve the iconic sizzling presentation.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
