Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a flavorful and quick stir-fry dish featuring tender flank steak, vibrant bell peppers, and savory onions coated in a rich, delicious sauce.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Wok or large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), cored and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion halved and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (divided)
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (divided)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water (divided)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
Optional Garnish
- sesame seeds
- chopped green onions
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain; combine with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Whisk together the remaining soy sauce, beef broth, remaining cornstarch, brown sugar, and sesame oil for the sauce.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok over high heat; stir-fry beef in batches for 2-3 minutes until browned, then remove.
- Add remaining vegetable oil to the wok; stir-fry onions and bell peppers for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger for another minute until fragrant.
- Return beef to the wok; whisk the sauce and pour over the beef and vegetables, stirring for 1-2 minutes until thickened and coated.
Serving
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the steak longer, up to 2 hours. Adjust spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.