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Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions - Easy homemade recipe

Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Tender beef stir-fried with crisp peppers and onions in a glossy savory-sweet sauce, ready in 30 minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak sliced against the grain
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 bell peppers mixed colors, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Slice beef against the grain into thin strips. Toss with baking soda, cornstarch, and water. Let marinate 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, wine, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear beef in batches for 30 seconds per side. Remove.
  4. Add remaining oil. Stir-fry onions 2 minutes. Add peppers; cook 2 more minutes.
  5. Push veggies to sides. Add garlic and ginger to center; cook 15 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return beef to pan. Pour sauce over everything; toss to coat. Cook 1 minute until sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

For spicier version, add 1 tsp chili garlic sauce with the other sauces. Vegetarian option: substitute extra-firm tofu for beef.