Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Here’s a classic Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions — just like you’d get at a Chinese restaurant, served hot and flavorful.

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🥩 Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the steak:

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

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 tsp sugar

• ½ cup beef broth

• 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)

Vegetables:

• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

For cooking:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Steak

In a bowl, combine sliced steak with:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

Let marinate for 15–20 minutes. This keeps the beef tender and silky.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce

Whisk together:

• Soy sauce

• Oyster sauce

• Hoisin sauce (if using)

• Sugar

• Beef broth

• 1 tsp cornstarch

Set aside.

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3️⃣ Sear the Beef

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

• Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).

• Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not overcooked.

• Remove and set aside.

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4️⃣ Stir-Fry the Vegetables

• Add remaining oil to the pan.

• Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 15 seconds.

• Add onions and bell peppers.

• Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

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5️⃣ Combine & Thicken

• Return beef to the pan.

• Pour in sauce and stir well.

• Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.

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🔥 To Make It “Sizzling” (Restaurant-Style)

If you have a cast-iron platter:

1. Heat it in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes.

2. Carefully place it on a wooden base.

3. Add a thin layer of oil, then immediately pour in the hot pepper steak mixture.

4. It will sizzle dramatically!

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🍚 Serve With

• Steamed white rice

• Fried rice

• Chow mein noodles

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💡 Pro Tips

• Slice beef very thinly for tenderness.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — high heat is key.

• For extra heat, add sliced fresh chili or a dash of chili oil.