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Delicious sizzling Chinese pepper steak with onions served in a bowl.

Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

A quick and tasty meal with beef, peppers, and onions that cooks fast and delivers savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Marinade
  • 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye) Cut thinly across the grain
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Helps tenderize the beef
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce Check label for gluten-free options
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil For stir-frying
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor
  • 1 bell pepper sliced Any color bell pepper can be used
  • 1 onion sliced Use yellow or sweet onion for best flavor
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust seasoning at the end

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss beef strips with cornstarch, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  2. Add marinated beef strips to the pan and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add sliced bell pepper and onion, stir-frying until they are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Return the beef to the pan, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Let leftovers cool before storing in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat on medium heat.