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! 🍚🥢

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🥩 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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