Description
Sizzling Chinese pepper steak with onions delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Tender beef strips bathed in savory sauce promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (453.6 g) flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a flavor-packed marinade by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat the sliced flank steak and allow it to absorb the marinade’s rich flavors for 15-20 minutes.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Toss in bell peppers and onions, creating a vibrant stir-fry that softens the vegetables while maintaining their crisp texture. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, introduce additional vegetable oil and sear the marinated steak in batches. Achieve a golden-brown exterior by cooking each side for 2-3 minutes, ensuring a succulent and caramelized finish. Set the cooked steak aside.
- Infuse the skillet with aromatic garlic and ginger, releasing their intense flavors for approximately one minute. Reunite the previously cooked vegetables and steak in the pan, creating a harmonious blend.
- Enhance the dish with a dynamic sauce by incorporating water, rice vinegar, and honey. Allow the mixture to simmer, gradually thickening and coating the ingredients with a glossy, tantalizing glaze.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the steaming dish. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or noodles, creating a delectable Chinese-inspired meal.
Notes
- Marinating works magic by tenderizing meat and infusing deep, rich flavors into the steak, so don’t rush this crucial step.
- High heat is essential for achieving that perfect sizzling texture, creating beautiful caramelization and sealing in juicy meat proteins.
- Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding the pan, ensuring each steak slice gets a beautiful golden-brown crust instead of steaming.
- Customize heat levels by adding chili flakes or sriracha sauce for spice lovers, making the dish adaptable to different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg