Chinese Pepper Steak with Onion!

🥩 Chinese Pepper Steak with Onion

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade:

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp baking soda (optional, for extra tender beef)

• ½ tsp sugar

For the Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• ½ cup beef broth or water

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

Vegetables:

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (optional but recommended)

For Cooking:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• Optional garnish: sesame seeds, green onions

🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Beef

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, baking soda, and sugar.

2. Add sliced beef and mix well to coat.

3. Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes at room temperature (or up to 1 hour in the fridge).

2. Prepare the Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, beef broth, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.

2. Set aside — this will thicken when cooked.

3. Stir-Fry the Beef

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

2. Add beef in a single layer — sear 1 minute per side until browned (don’t overcook).

3. Remove beef and set aside on a plate.

4. Cook the Vegetables

1. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the same pan.

2. Stir-fry onion, garlic, and ginger for 1 minute.

3. Add bell peppers and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until crisp-tender.

5. Combine Everything

1. Return beef to the pan.

2. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat everything evenly.

3. Cook 1–2 minutes, until sauce thickens and glazes the meat.

4. Remove from heat.

🍚 To Serve

• Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice, cauliflower rice (low-carb), or noodles.

• Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

💪 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: 380

• Protein: 32g

• Carbs: 12g

• Fat: 22g