Introduction
Chinese pepper steak with onions is a savory and flavorful dish that blends the vibrant taste of tender beef with the perfect balance of peppers and onions.
The dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it a popular choice among Chinese-American cuisine lovers.
It is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
To make Chinese pepper steak with onions, you’ll need the following ingredients:
_1 pound of flank steak or sirloin beef, thinly sliced against the grain
_1 tablespoon of soy sauce
_1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
_1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
_1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
_1 teaspoon of sugar
_2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (for frying)
_1 onion, sliced
_2 bell peppers (preferably one green and one red), sliced
_2 garlic cloves, minced
_1-inch piece of ginger, minced
_1 tablespoon of cornstarch (for thickening the sauce)
_1/2 cup of water
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Begin by preparing the beef. Slice it thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness when cooked.
Place the beef in a bowl and add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar.
Mix everything well, ensuring the beef is evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
While the beef marinates, prepare the vegetables. Slice the onions and bell peppers into strips, and mince the garlic and ginger.
The vegetables should be uniform in size for even cooking, and the garlic and ginger will provide an aromatic foundation for the dish.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water to create a slurry. This will help thicken the sauce later. Set it aside for later use.
Next, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated beef in batches.
Stir-fry the beef for 2-3 minutes until it is browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside to prevent overcooking.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Then, add the sliced onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger