Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Here’s a classic Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions recipe — juicy beef strips, tender-crisp peppers, and onions in a savory garlic soy sauce. It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect with steamed rice or noodles! 🍚🥢


🥩 Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade:

  • 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional, for tenderness)

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional but adds great flavor)

For the Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water (slurry)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

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