Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick beef stir-fry with tender meat and savory sauce.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 1 lb beef strips sirloin or ribeye
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce optional
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- For the Onions:
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add the beef strips and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and lightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and let it simmer until thickened.
- Return the onions to the pan and toss everything together.
- Serve immediately while hot and sizzling for the best Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions experience.
Notes
- Substitute oyster sauce with a mushroom-based alternative if desired.