Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with tender beef strips, onions, and a rich savory sauce. A quick and flavorful stir-fry classic perfect for weeknight dinners.
Author:amanda
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stir-Fry
Cuisine:Chinese-American
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for beef)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for marinade)
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for onions)
2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for sauce)
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add beef and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft and lightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan over high heat. Stir-fry beef for 2–3 minutes until browned.
In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.
Pour sauce into the pan with beef and cook until it thickens and coats the meat.
Return onions to the pan, toss everything together, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.