Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Tender and savory Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions, quick and easy to prepare for a delightful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coating/Topping
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced (red or green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Serving Suggestions
- Steamed rice
- Noodles
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch.
- In a separate small bowl, combine oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet or wok.
- Dip the marinated steak into the mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Cook the steak in batches, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add more oil between batches if needed.
- Once the steak is cooked, add sliced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, and ginger to the skillet.
- Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Return the steak to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture.
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Customize with spicy kick options or add more vegetables for nutrition. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.