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Close-up of sizzling Chinese pepper steak with tender beef and vibrant onions on a hot plate.

Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions recipe delivers tender beef and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Flank Steak
  • 1 pound Flank Steak thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions sliced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch piece Fresh Ginger grated or minced
  • 1 large Bell Pepper (green or a mix of colors), seeded and sliced into strips (optional, but recommended)
Marinade/Velvet
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
Sauce
  • ½ cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Other
  • Cooking Oil High smoke point oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
  • Cooked Rice For serving

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large wok or skillet
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. In a bowl, combine the steak with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sesame oil, and baking soda; mix well to coat. Marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for tenderness.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth for the sauce. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened then add minced ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Remove the vegetables and add another tablespoon of oil to the wok. Cook half of the marinated beef in a single layer for 1-2 minutes until seared, then stir-fry for another minute until browned. Repeat with the remaining beef.
  3. Return all the cooked beef, onions, and bell peppers to the wok. Re-whisk the prepared sauce and pour it over the ingredients, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Serving
  1. Serve the Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions immediately, accompanied by steamed white rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of white pepper to the marinade. Ensure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding ingredients for the best stir-frying results.