Name: Amazing Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions Restaurant Style Magic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb (567 g) flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain; 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for marinade); 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade); 1 tsp neutral oil (for marinade); 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderness); 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (for marinade); 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce); 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce); 1 tbsp brown sugar (or 2 tsp honey); 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth (or water); 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided (for stir-frying); 1 large onion, sliced; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)

Description

A fast, restaurant-style stir-fry with tender seared beef, crisp bell peppers, sweet onions, and a glossy black-pepper sauce—perfect over hot rice for an easy, craveable dinner.

Ingredients

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1 1/4 lb (567 g) flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain

1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for marinade)

1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)

1 tsp neutral oil (for marinade)

1/2 tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderness)

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (for marinade)

1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)

1 tbsp brown sugar (or 2 tsp honey)

1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth (or water)

1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

2 tbsp neutral oil, divided (for stir-frying)

1 large onion, sliced

1 medium green bell pepper, sliced

1 medium red bell pepper, sliced

1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)

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Instructions

1) Slice steak thinly against the grain. (For easier slicing, chill steak 15–20 minutes first.)

2) Marinate beef: In a bowl, mix beef with 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp neutral oil, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional). Rest 10–15 minutes.

3) Make sauce: Whisk 1/3 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, brown sugar, beef broth, 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, and sesame oil. Set aside.

4) Sear beef: Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and sear half the beef 60–90 seconds; toss briefly, then remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef and 1 tbsp oil.

5) Stir-fry vegetables: Add onion, stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell peppers and cook 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.

6) Add aromatics and sauce: Stir in garlic and ginger 20–30 seconds. Whisk sauce again and pour in; stir 30–60 seconds until glossy.

7) Finish: Return beef (and juices) to pan; toss 1–2 minutes until cooked through and coated. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

For the best sear, cook beef in batches and keep the pan hot.

Adjust black pepper to taste: 3/4 tsp for milder, up to 2 tsp for bolder.

Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.

Amazing Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions Restaurant Style Magic

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes