Description
This Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender beef strips, crisp onions, and a savory sauce that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Cooked to perfection in a sizzling stir-fry, this dish brings the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine straight to your table. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
2 tbsp (30g) vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15g) grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp (15g) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15g) oyster sauce (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30g) soy sauce
2 tbsp (30g) oyster sauce (optional)
2 tbsp (30g) hoisin sauce
2 tbsp (30g) rice vinegar
1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
2 tbsp (30g) vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 tbsp (15g) vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
2. Toss the beef strips in the marinade and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and slightly caramelized.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the pan and set aside.
6. In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over high heat.
7. Add the marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.
9. Pour the sauce over the beef and let simmer until it thickens.
10. Add the sautéed onions back into the pan, stirring to combine.
11. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Use flank steak for a leaner option.
Adjust spice level by adding red pepper flakes or Szechuan peppercorns.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70